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Med Vet
Vancouver, Washington

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$260k

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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

Patient care

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).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$180k–$260kEmergency Medicine median $145k (middle half $135k–$150k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$206k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Washington13 active298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 45% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Nov 2026
New Emergency Medicine listings484 in the last 30 days437 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 10 employers
12
<$155k
2
$160k
4
$170k
2
$185k-200k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 10 employers
Sign-on bonus
90% this job
CME allowance
90%
401k / retirement match
76%
Relocation assistance
71%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 293 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med Vet

Veterinary Services
Plano, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Signing Bonus
Competitive Compensation
Shareholder Opportunity
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Parental Leave

Living in Vancouver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$473k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,803/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.