Description

Job Description

Veterinary Criticalist

$180,000-$200,000 Base Salary (ProSal Model)
Critical Care Opportunity in Vancouver, Washington

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time (12-hour shifts preferred)

Why Join Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center?

At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, you'll do more than practice critical care medicine, you'll help build and shape a growing Emergency & Critical Care service alongside an established Criticalist in one of the Pacific Northwest's premier specialty hospitals.

Opened in 2021, our state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital was thoughtfully designed to support advanced medicine, exceptional patient care, and a culture where veterinary professionals can thrive. In just a few short years, we've built a dynamic and collaborative team of specialists, emergency doctors, technicians, and support staff committed to delivering the highest level of care while prioritizing wellbeing, professional growth, and long-term career satisfaction.

We're seeking a second Veterinary Criticalist who values teamwork, mentorship, and the opportunity to practice cutting-edge medicine in a highly collaborative environment. You will partner closely with our existing Criticalist while working alongside specialists in Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging to provide seamless multidisciplinary care.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Located in Vancouver, Washington, just minutes from Portland, Oregon, Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and metropolitan convenience. Enjoy year-round access to the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, the Oregon Coast, and countless hiking, biking, skiing, and water recreation opportunities. Combined with a vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene, Vancouver provides an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the hospital.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on and/or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Staff pet discounts
• Professional development incentives
• Strong nursing and anesthesia development programs, including tuition sponsorship and VTS mentorship

Why Our Team Loves It Here

• Beautiful, purpose-built facility featuring abundant workspace and an employee garden
• A culture focused on wellbeing, collaboration, and sustainable careers
• Daily partnership with a highly engaged Emergency and Specialty team
• Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Collaborative Critical Care service with shared expertise and support
• Advanced capabilities including:
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • High-Flow Oxygen Therapy
  • Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
  • Hemofiltration
  • CT, MRI, and Fluoroscopy
  • Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy
  • Digital Radiography
  • Comprehensive in-house laboratory with digital cytology and VCM technology

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage, stabilization, and ongoing critical care management
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development and service advancement
• Perform advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange, and hemofiltration
• Support growth initiatives within the ECC service and help advance patient care capabilities
• Engage in ongoing mentorship, continuing education, and collaborative learning opportunities across the Ethos network
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Washington state veterinary licensure
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) or residency-trained status
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine
• Interest in helping grow and shape a progressive Emergency & Critical Care service

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jackie Ross at jackie.ross@ethosvet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.