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Med Vet
Vancouver, Washington

Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

MedVet is seeking Emergency Veterinarians to join our 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.

This position will be 50% overnight shifts + 50% swing shifts

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, 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.

For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, email Paige Heldreth at paige.heldreth@medvet.com.

There are more positions listed at www.medvet.com/careers. Moving somewhere we don't currently have a posting? We still want to hear from you!

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

Provide high-quality emergency medicine and critical care to a large volume of patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. Collaborate with a multi-specialty team to deliver comprehensive care across various veterinary specialties.

Requirements

The candidate must be a veterinarian capable of thriving in a high-pressure environment. They must be available to work a split schedule consisting of 50% overnight shifts and 50% swing shifts.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicinePatient Care

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

1.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 363 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
60%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

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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