Veterinary Criticalist

National Veterinary Associates; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Strong nursing and anesthesia development program

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Vancouver, WA is seeking a 2nd Veterinary Criticalist to join a dedicated specialty team. This role involves providing advanced critical care in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating with various departments, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers flexible part-time or full-time hours with a competitive salary of $180,000-$200,000 pro-sal model, and benefits including tuition support. Join a vibrant community that fosters both professional growth and a fulfilling lifestyle in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent Veterinary degree is required.
• Experience in veterinary critical care is essential.
• Strong team collaboration and mentorship skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care to hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including emergency and specialty departments.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support nursing staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

Critical care knowledge

Education

DVM or equivalent Veterinary degree

Tools

Mechanical Ventilation

Digital Radiology

Interventional Radiology

Job description

Grab your hiking boots and head to Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a 2nd Veterinary Criticalist to join our growing specialty team.

Located in Vancouver, Washington, just outside Portland, Oregon, our hospital offers the perfect balance of small-town feel with easy access to a vibrant metro area. With mountains, rivers, forests, and coastline nearby, this is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and an active life outside of work.

About the Hospital

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center was designed with both exceptional medicine and people in mind. In just a few short years, we’ve built a dynamic, diverse, and supportive team focused on delivering outstanding patient care while prioritizing staff wellbeing, collaboration, and long-term career sustainability.

Critical Care Opportunity

We are seeking a Criticalist who values true collaboration, mentorship, and a diverse caseload. In this role, you’ll partner with an existing Criticalist and work closely alongside our Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Imaging teams in a hospital where multidisciplinary care is seamlessly integrated into daily practice. The position offers flexibility as either part‑time or full‑time, with a preference for 12‑hour shifts, and includes a combination of both receiving and inpatient responsibilities.

You’ll be supported by a well‑equipped ECC service featuring advanced capabilities such as mechanical ventilation, high‑flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), hemofiltration, and a robust in‑house laboratory with digital cytology and VCM, enabling you to practice high‑level, cutting‑edge critical care medicine.

Why Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty?

• A beautiful, modern facility with abundant space and an employee garden
• A culture that prioritizes wellbeing, teamwork, and sustainable careers
• Daily collaboration with a robust ER and specialty team
• Advanced technology, including:
• CT, MRI, and Fluoroscopy
• Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy
• Digital Radiology
• Mechanical Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen, Plasma Exchange, and more

Competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Base salary range: $180,000-$200,000 (pro‑sal model)
• A strong nursing and anesthesia development program, including tuition support and VTS mentorship

Vancouver, WA offers mild weather and plenty of sunshine—perfect for year‑round outdoor adventure. From your front door, you can enjoy:

• Waterfall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge
• Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood
• Paddleboarding or kayaking on the Columbia River
• Weekend trips to the Oregon Coast
• Endless scenic hikes with mountain views
• A thriving local scene with coffee roasteries, food trucks, and breweries
• Big‑city access without Seattle‑level congestion
• More space, more nature, and a true sense of community

More Than a Job — A Team & Community

At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, you’ll join a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Colleagues here share adventures, celebrate milestones, and support one another both inside and outside the hospital—from early morning coffee before rounds to hiking, paddleboarding, and everything in between.

Our culture is built around collaboration, continuous learning, balance, and long‑term career satisfaction, allowing you to practice excellent medicine while still having a life outside of work.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.