Veterinary Criticalist

Washington State Department of Ecology Washington Conservation Corps; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia River Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Criticalist or Hospitalist for their ER/CC & Specialty team, offering a competitive salary starting at $200k. The role involves emergency care, teamwork, and preferred skills in ultrasound and endoscopy. Enjoy a beautiful setting with endless outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest while being a vital part of a high standard veterinary practice.

Benefits

Generous signing/retention bonuses

Relocation assistance available

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401K with employer contribution

PTO and CE allowance

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency and critical care.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for patients.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team.
• Perform necessary diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Proficiency in abdominal ultrasound

Endoscopy

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Columbia River Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, WA is looking to add a Criticalist or Hospitalist to our growing ER/CC & Specialty team working 3 12-hour shifts per week. Our ideal candidate will be self-reliant but able to work well with the team to grow and expand our critical care department. Proficiency in abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy is preferred. Experience and interest in performing surgery is a bonus but is not required.

At CRVS we offer a high standard of care, 24/7, in a beautiful 15,000 sq. ft. building that was remodeled in 2019. Our facility has:

• 14 exam rooms, 3 outpatient procedure rooms, 2 treatment areas each with 4 separate treatment tables, a custom ICU suite plus 2 more ICU areas, 4 surgery suites, an endoscopy suite, and a dedicated imaging center with workstations
• Advanced diagnostic technologies including three GE Logiq ultrasound machines, 1.5 High Field Hallmarq MRI, GE Light Speed CT, C-Arm & fluoroscopy, and echocardiography
• Two Snyder oxygen cage banks, high-flow O2, two modern mechanical ventilators, dialysis, and endoscopy
• Blood bank with, at minimum, FFP and packed red cells available and other products available from the nearby referral center when needed

Compensation & Benefit Highlights

• Starting base salary of $200k with great production based bonus plan options.
• Generous signing/retention bonuses
• Relocation assistance available
• Highly competitive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options), 401K with employer contribution, PTO, large CE allowance with additional PTO for CE or board study, and reimbursement for license and membership fees including VECCS, AVMA and WSVMA.

Live here! Vancouver, Washington is located in the wonderland that is the Pacific Northwest. The outdoor opportunities are endless! Achieve work/life balance in a beautiful outdoor playground. The Pacific Coast, Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, the Cascade Mountains, and the high desert are all within driving distance. There are 191 area parks within just within Vancouver! So get out your hiking shoes, backpack, snowshoes, kayak, paddle board, fishing pole, snow skis or bike and start exploring! Then after spending all day exploring the great outdoors, visit one of the 12+ breweries in the "next beer town" or visit one of the 9 tasting rooms in downtown or 17 wineries in the surrounding area.

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Julia Stephens at [e-mail] or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/.

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Visit our website at ColumbiaRiverVet.com

Pay Range

$200,000 - $250,000 USD

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