Emergency Veterinarian

Vet Etc

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + production bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Four weeks paid vacation

Uniform allowance

Staff discounts on veterinary services

Job summary

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists in Portland, OR is seeking a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join a collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases with strong support and resources.

You'll enjoy a medicine-driven culture, competitive salary, and generous benefits, including paid time off and professional development. The hospital is known for its focus on teamwork, patient care, and sustainable work-life balance.

Qualifications

Experience or strong interest in emergency and critical care medicine.
Confidence in managing acute cases.
Ability to collaborate with specialists.

Responsibilities

Join a collaborative emergency team focused on complex medicine.
Manage diverse cases with support from specialists.
Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Communication

Team Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian: Practice Meaningful Medicine with a Kind, Collaborative Team

Sunstone Veterinary Specialists | Portland, OR

At Sunstone Veterinary Specialists, we’re a privately owned, people-first hospital where collaboration, curiosity, and kindness guide everything we do. We’re looking for a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing Emergency team—someone who loves complex medicine, values teamwork, and wants to practice in an environment that supports both professional growth and genuine well-being.

It’s a pleasure to work with people who love medicine, who love to learn, and who love helping pet owners.

— Joshua Elliott, DVM, DACVIM, Co-Founder & Chief of Staff

The Opportunity

Since launching Emergency Services in 2023, Sunstone’s ER has grown into a thriving, cohesive department where medicine is practiced with thought and care. Our cases are diverse, our caseload steady but sustainable, and our team deeply collaborative.

You’ll have direct access to specialists in Internal Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, and Surgery, as well as experienced technicians who thrive in emergency. Whether you love managing complex multi-service patients or stabilizing an urgent case at 2am, this role offers the variety and support to do your best work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Medicine-Driven Culture: You’ll have the time, tools, and support to practice the kind of medicine you’re proud of.
Collegial Teamwork: Our ER team and specialists collaborate daily—case discussions are open, respectful, and focused on the patient.
Supportive Leadership: Our administrative team works onsite every day, understands the realities of hospital life, and makes decisions quickly—without the layers and delays of corporate oversight.
Work-Life Balance: Sustainable scheduling and appropriate staffing allow you to stay engaged without burning out.

Our ER team is passionate about medicine and loves learning. They show up curious, kind, and ready to grow every day.

About You

You’re a veterinarian with experience or strong interest in emergency and critical care medicine. You’re confident managing acute cases, collaborative with specialists, and grounded in empathy for both clients and colleagues.

You might be:

A seasoned ER doctor seeking a hospital that values balance and mutual respect.
An early-career veterinarian eager to refine emergency skills in a highly supportive, teaching-oriented environment.

Either way, you bring curiosity, communication, and a genuine love for medicine.

About Sunstone Veterinary Specialists

Privately Owned | Purpose-Driven | Professionally Supportive

Sunstone is a 9,000 sq. ft. specialty and emergency hospital in Portland, Oregon, co-founded by Joshua Elliott, DVM, DACVIM and Marie Xavier, BFA, CVT, LVT—two long-standing members of the Portland veterinary community who are deeply invested in creating a sustainable, people-centered workplace.

Our redesigned mid-century modern facility features:

Two dedicated surgery suites and five procedure suites
Spacious, light-filled treatment areas built for collaboration
Advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment hand-picked by our clinicians

— Marie Xavier, Co-Founder & Hospital Administrator

The Team You’ll Join

You will be joining the following highly experienced and ultra-collaborative team of 14 veterinarians, supported by 11 full-time licensed technicians, 17 veterinary assistants, and 10 referral coordinators.

Dr. Joshua M. Elliott (Davis, 2004), Dr. Lillian Su (Davis, 2004), Dr. Regina Tobin (Cornell, 1994), Dr. Debra Klaser – McGarvey (Georgia, 2000), Dr. Staci Goussev (Cornell, 2009), Dr. Josh Sarrazin (Oregon, 2023), Dr. Taryn Pestalozzi (Oregon, 2013), Dr. Courtney Gallant (Atlantic AVC, 2020), Dr. Olivia Wallace (Oregon, 2022), Dr. Logan Boyle (St. George's, 2020), Dr. Cristal Carey (Colorado, 2019), Dr. Ellen Morgan (Arizona, 2025), Dr. Anthony Cervantes (RDSVS, 2020), Dr. Dana Sheets-Nichols (Ross, 2026)

Why Sunstone?

We believe medicine is best practiced in an environment where people are respected, supported, and inspired.

Culture: Kind, grounded, and drama-free.
Collaboration: Specialists and ER doctors work hand in hand, not in silos.
Flexibility: As an independent hospital, we adapt quickly to our team’s needs—not corporate checklists.

Compensation & Benefits

Financial & Retirement