Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on relocation assistance

Retirement savings plan

CE allowance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Pasco, WA seeks a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our trusted MCPES team. Competitive compensation includes shift pay and 25% production, with day, swing, and night options.

This role emphasizes high-quality emergency care, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing professional development in a hospital known for excellence in emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with state licensure eligibility.
• Experience in emergency medicine preferred; internship-trained or ABVP diplomates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent/emergent veterinary conditions.
• Stabilize patients, perform emergency procedures, and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian - Earn 250k + annually!

Shift pay plus 25% production offered: $1,400/Day shift (6am-6pm), $1,400/Swing shift (1pm-1am), and $1,600/Night shift (6pm-6am)

Full time opportunity in Pasco, WA

Schedule YOU HAVE OPTIONS: Sunday Monday Tuesday swings 1p-1a week "A" and Sunday Monday Swings 1p-1a Week "B". Total of 10 shifts per month! or Overnights only - 5 shifts every two weeks!

Why Join Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service (MCPES)

MCPES is an established hospital in Pasco, WA, has been delivering high-quality emergency care to the Tri-Cities region since 1996. As the only ER clinic within a 2-4 hour radius, we see a wide variety of cases, offering strong case continuity and outstanding earning potential. With a collaborative and compassionate team, supportive leadership, and a hospital culture nationally recognized for excellence, MCPES is redefining what it means to thrive in emergency medicine.

We are looking for a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian

to join our dedicated team. No overnight shifts are required at this time but if they are preferred we can discuss potentially adding you to the night shift rotations. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow in a high-caliber, positive environment that prioritizes your development, mental wellness, and career satisfaction.

Location Highlight

With over 300 days of sunshine per year, the Tri-Cities area (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland) is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, fishing, and access to 200+ local wineries - all in a region known for its scientific innovation, community charm, and lower cost of living.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Commuter benefits, cell phone plan
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match
• Veterinary-specific social worker on staff to support mental wellness
• Emergency surgery training available

ER ABVP Guided Program – The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Ideal candidates will be internship-trained or experienced in emergency medicine, and those with a strong interest in surgery or ABVP diplomate credentials are especially encouraged to apply.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.