Job Description
Grab your hiking boots and head to Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a 2nd Veterinary Criticalist to join our growing specialty team.
Located in Vancouver, Washington, just outside Portland, Oregon, our hospital offers the perfect balance of small-town feel with easy access to a vibrant metro area. With mountains, rivers, forests, and coastline nearby, this is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and an active life outside of work.
About the Hospital
Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center was designed with both exceptional medicine and people in mind. In just a few short years, we've built a dynamic, diverse, and supportive team focused on delivering outstanding patient care while prioritizing staff wellbeing, collaboration, and long-term career sustainability.
Critical Care Opportunity
We are seeking a Criticalist who values true collaboration, mentorship, and a diverse caseload. In this role, you'll partner with an existing Criticalist and work closely alongside our Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Imaging teams in a hospital where multidisciplinary care is seamlessly integrated into daily practice. The position offers flexibility as either part-time or full-time, with a preference for 12-hour shifts, and includes a combination of both receiving and inpatient responsibilities.
You'll be supported by a well-equipped ECC service featuring advanced capabilities such as mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), hemofiltration, and a robust in-house laboratory with digital cytology and VCM, enabling you to practice high-level, cutting-edge critical care medicine.
Why Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty?
• A beautiful, modern facility with abundant space and an employee garden
• A culture that prioritizes wellbeing, teamwork, and sustainable careers
• Daily collaboration with a robust ER and specialty team
• Advanced technology, including:
*CT, MRI, and Fluoroscopy
*Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy
*Digital Radiology
*Mechanical Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen, Plasma Exchange, and more
Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
• Generous CE allowance
• Base salary range: $180,000-$200,000 (pro-sal model)
• Professional development incentives
• Staff pet discounts
• A strong nursing and anesthesia development program, including tuition support and VTS mentorship
Turn Your Everyday Into a Dream Getaway
Vancouver, WA offers mild weather and plenty of sunshine-perfect for year-round outdoor adventure. From your front door, you can enjoy:
• Waterfall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge
• Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood
• Paddleboarding or kayaking on the Columbia River
• Weekend trips to the Oregon Coast
• Endless scenic hikes with mountain views
• A thriving local scene with coffee roasteries, food trucks, and breweries
Additional perks:
• No Washington state income tax for WA residents
• Big-city access without Seattle-level congestion
• More space, more nature, and a true sense of community
More Than a Job - A Team & Community
At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, you'll join a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Colleagues here share adventures, celebrate milestones, and support one another both inside and outside the hospital-from early morning coffee before rounds to hiking, paddleboarding, and everything in between.
Our culture is built around collaboration, continuous learning, balance, and long-term career satisfaction, allowing you to practice excellent medicine while still having a life outside of work.
