Night ER Veterinarian: Critical Care & Surgery

Pet Emergency Center; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

CE and licensing reimbursement

RECOVER CPR training

Access to Plumb's and VIN

Job summary

Pet Emergency Center-Skagit Valley is seeking an experienced Associate ER Veterinarian to join our community-owned, 24-hour emergency hospital. This night-shift, full-time role emphasizes high-quality care in emergencies, surgery, and critical care.

The successful candidate will manage fast-paced cases, supervise hospitalized patients, perform surgeries as needed, and collaborate with a skilled nursing team while maintaining thorough medical records.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Active Washington State veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong emergency medicine skills
• Surgical competency
• Critical care case management experience
• Excellent client communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a skilled technical team
• Commitment to high clinical standards, teamwork, and compassionate care

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients
• Performing emergency surgery and urgent procedures as indicated
• Managing hospitalized, unstable, and critical patients
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
• Partnering with licensed veterinary technicians and support staff to provide efficient and thoughtful veterinary care
• Maintaining complete and timely medical records
• Supporting a positive hospital culture built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and continuous quality improvement

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgical competency

Critical care

Client communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Pet Emergency Center-Skagit Valley is seeking an experienced Associate ER Veterinarian to join our community-owned, 24-hour emergency hospital. This night-shift, full-time role emphasizes high-quality care in emergencies, surgery, and critical care.

The successful candidate will manage fast-paced cases, supervise hospitalized patients, perform surgeries as needed, and collaborate with a skilled nursing team while maintaining thorough medical records.