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Pet Emergency Clinic PS
Spokane, Washington

Urgent Care Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90-$95/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 8h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Pet Emergency Clinic PS as a Urgent Care Veterinarian – 9am-7pm, $187K-$198K in Spokane, WA, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $90 - $95/hour.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Dental and health insurance
  • Liability coverage
  • Professional licensing fee coverage
  • CE allowance
  • 401K with matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Pet Emergency Clinic PS as a Urgent Care Veterinarian – 9am-7pm, $187K-$198K.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will diagnose and treat canine and feline patients while providing comprehensive urgent care. They will also collaborate with support staff and the local emergency center to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and effective client communication.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active, unrestricted veterinary license in Washington State. Strong diagnostic abilities and excellent interpersonal skills are required to thrive in this fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsTreatment planningPatient careTeam collaborationMentoringStaff trainingMedical record keepingEmergency careCompassionEmpathyResilienceTime managementRegulatory compliance

Urgent Care Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$192k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$192k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Pet Emergency Clinic PS

Benefits & Perks

Dental and health insurance
Liability coverage
Professional licensing fee coverage
CE allowance
401K with matching
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance