Emergency Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$150k-$225k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVS) is looking to welcome internship trained or experienced Full-Time or Part-Time Emergency Veterinarians to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital on the Olympic peninsula. New Grads also Welcome!
PSVS places a high value on its employees and provides an environment that is supportive and culture focused. We strive for excellence in medicine and patient care. We provide referral and emergency services to much of the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area.
Our specialties include Surgery, Neurology, Oncology and Internal Medicine. The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.
Our ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, enjoys community outreach and is willing to promote and maintain an outstanding hospital culture. We have daily case rounds each morning to provide an opportunity for continuous learning as well as regular continuing education offerings.
The support staff are highly trained and enthusiastic about continuing education as well. This position offers clinicians a unique opportunity to work in a growing, well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility, side-by-side with a skilled group of specialists and ER colleagues. It’s a tremendous environment to continue learning and growing!
Benefits
No negative accrual and No Non-compete! Welcome Bonus Generous CE allowance Flexible work schedule Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing Generous paid time off Health insurance with employer paid HSA contribution annually Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Short term and long-term disability coverage And much more!
Range $150,000 — $225,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
Provide emergency and referral veterinary services while managing cases in a fully equipped ICU. Collaborate with specialists and colleagues to maintain high standards of patient care and hospital culture.
Requirements
Candidates must be internship-trained or experienced veterinarians, though new graduates are also welcome to apply. The ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning and community outreach.
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Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 306 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$225k | Emergency Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$175k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Washington | 14 active | 309 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 504 in the last 30 days | 439 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | −5.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$188k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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