Emergency Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Silverdale (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

CE allowance

Health, dental, vision with HSA/FSA

Infertility benefits

401k match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Pet care for own pets

Professional liability coverage (100%)

Life insurance (100%)

Short-term disability (100%)

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment seeks an ER/Urgent Care Veterinarian for a AAHA-accredited hybrid animal hospital in Silverdale, WA. The role offers mentorship for new graduates within a collaborative team spanning emergency, urgent care, primary care and internal medicine, providing a varied caseload and ongoing professional development.

The hospital features 16 exam rooms, two surgical suites, digital imaging, and a strong team culture focused on teamwork and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Must hold the degree to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Valid state license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Right to work in the USA or visa eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics and treatment planning for urgent and emergency cases.
• Emergency stabilization and surgical interventions when appropriate.
• Client communication and education throughout care.
• Collaborate with primary, emergency, and specialty services for patient flow.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Teamwork

Mentorship

Education

DVM (or equivalent)

Job description

Introduction

This AAHA-accredited hybrid animal hospital in Silverdale, Washington is hiring for an ER/Urgent Care Veterinarian to join its experienced multidisciplinary team. The hospital combines emergency, urgent care, primary care, and internal medicine services under one roof, providing an exciting and varied caseload within a collaborative clinical environment. With dedicated mentorship available for new graduates, advanced facilities, and a strong focus on teamwork and continuing education, this is an excellent opportunity for veterinarians looking to develop their emergency and urgent care skills.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The ER/Urgent Care Veterinarian will manage a wide variety of urgent and emergency cases, working closely with colleagues across primary care, emergency, and specialty services to provide seamless patient care. Responsibilities include diagnostics, treatment planning, emergency stabilisation, surgery where appropriate, client communication, and collaborating with the wider veterinary team to ensure efficient patient flow. The hospital welcomes experienced emergency clinicians as well as students and new graduates, offering structured mentorship and ongoing professional development in a supportive learning environment.

Practice Details

This AAHA-accredited, Fear Free and Cat Friendly hospital operates as a hybrid practice providing emergency, urgent care, wellness, and specialty services for small animals. The purpose-built facility features 16 examination rooms, two surgical suites, a dedicated dental suite, digital imaging, and hands-free radiology safety standards to support advanced patient care. The hospital is open seven days a week from 7:00am to 7:00pm, allowing the team to provide comprehensive care across a broad range of medical and surgical cases.

Team

The hospital currently has a team of eight veterinarians spanning primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, and an internal medicine specialist. They are supported by an experienced team of veterinary technicians and support staff who foster a collaborative, educational, and patient-focused culture. The practice places a strong emphasis on teamwork, knowledge sharing, and continuing education, creating an environment where veterinarians at all stages of their careers can thrive.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package

Salary up to $200,000 (Annual)

• Up to $200k base salary plus production
• Sign on bonus
• CE allowance
• Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits
• 401k match
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Pet care for own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Hours: Full Time