Emergency Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$180k-$260k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
MedVet is seeking Emergency Veterinarians to join our thriving Vancouver, WA hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care. The recruited candidate will join the MedVet Emergency Medicine Team treating over 100,000 patients annually.
Some Overnight Shifts Expected
Why Join the Team at MedVet Vancouver?
MedVet Vancouver is a 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty hospital that supports the Portland metro area.
In addition to Emergency services, we offer specialty services in Anesthesia, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Radiology, and Surgery.
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital offers all the technology, equipment, and highly trained clinical support you'll need to provide exceptional care.
We are committed to a collaborative, team-focused approach to comprehensive care.
Everything Starts with Our Caregivers
Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders - a rare opportunity to have ownership and share in the growth and success of MedVet & VEI hospitals across the country.
We offer all the benefits you expect, plus a Generous Signing Bonus, Competitive Compensation, Shareholder Opportunity, Student Loan Repayment Program and Paid Parental Leave.
Our passionate and dedicated team of doctors, certified technicians, assistants, and client service representatives is committed to being the best in the veterinary profession to give and receive care. Our collaboration, passion, and energy can be felt by everyone who enters our hospital doors.
Our team members treat patients and clients like they are our own family, and we develop referral partner relationships built on trust, respect, communication, and empathy.
Why will you love living in Vancouver?
Nestled on the bank of the Columbia River and just a short drive from Mount St. Helens and the Pacific coast, Vancouver, WA, is the fourth largest city in the state and a suburb of Portland, OR.
Residents are fortunate to call this city home with something for everyone starting with its beautiful natural landscape, numerous activities, and historical sites.
There's biking, hiking, an active dining scene with fantastic restaurants, breweries, and wineries, shopping in Uptown Village, scenic drives, museums, and much more. It's also a world-renowned region for pinot noir and chardonnay.
Vancouver values diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and is one of the top 10 best cities for accessible living. Only 15 minutes from downtown Portland and about three hours from Seattle, you'll be able to enjoy world-class dining and entertainment and easy access if you have a desire to travel.
What We Offer
MedVet compensates doctors using a production-plus-salary model. The base salary range for this position is $180,000–$260,000 annually, not including quarterly production bonuses. Total compensation is determined by several factors, including shift differential and production earned.
For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, email Paige Heldreth, Senior Recruiter, at paige.heldreth@medvet.com.
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Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants.
Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities.
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Emergency Veterinarian will provide high-quality emergency medicine and critical care to patients in a fast-paced, 24/7 hospital environment. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and support staff to deliver comprehensive care.
Requirements
Candidates must be dedicated to practicing the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform overnight shifts.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $180k–$260k | Emergency Medicine median $145k (middle half $135k–$150k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$206k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Washington | 13 active | 298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Washington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 484 in the last 30 days | 437 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | −10.5% 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 ~$220k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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