Emergency Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$70-$100/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Pet Emergency Clinic PS as a Emergency Veterinarian – Rotating Shifts, $145K-$208K in Spokane, WA, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $70 - $100/hour.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- DVM Production paid monthly
- Medical and dental insurance
- Liability coverage
- Licensing and professional fee reimbursement
- Continuing education (CE) allowance
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Pet Emergency Clinic PS as a Emergency Veterinarian – Rotating Shifts, $145K-$208K.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency and critical care to canine and feline patients while developing effective treatment plans. Collaborate with specialists and support staff to ensure efficient patient care and clear communication with pet owners.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active Washington State veterinary license. Previous experience in emergency medicine is preferred, along with strong diagnostic and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 24.1% 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)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$177k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
- Includes weekends