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Are you a veterinarian with a sense of adventure and a deep love for emergency medicine? Are you ready to utilize and flex the skill set you’ve been cultivating since school? If so, grab your hiking boots and look no further, Pacific Northwest Pet ER and Specialty Center is hiring! This brand new, state-of-the-art facility that just opened in August 2021, with a commitment to exceptional veterinary medicine as well as the health & happiness of our veterinary team!

We are seeking doctors that are excited about teaching and learning. We have gathered a group of amazing team members that are enthusiastic about teaching and continued education.

Mentorship and collaboration is highly encouraged throughout our team.

The Perks of Living in Vancouver

• Outdoor Adventures! Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, Vancouver is a wonderland for hiking, cycling, kayaking, and a short distance from amazing skiing to the east and beach activities to the west!
• Portland, OR : Only 10 miles away, you’ll enjoy easy access to food carts, coffee shops, incredible restaurants, Powell’s Books, breweries, theaters, and shopping. The possibilities are endless!
• No State Income Tax : For real!

What to Expect :

• A collaborative and team-oriented culture who is always asking, “How can I help you?”
• Team training, implementing mindfulness, de-escalation techniques, and providing tools for dealing with conflict.

• An outdoor green space for staff breaks!
• A leadership and clinical development teams who works with you on the floor, facilitating mentorship and helping you reach your career goals.
• A team of highly trained support staff in all departments to increase efficiency and provide optimum care . Including 5 VTS technicians (ECC, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia)!
• State of the art procedures and equipment including:
• Endoscopy
• Fluoroscopy
• On-site diagnostics including CT and MRI
• Critical care unit with separate canine and feline ICU’s
• Two Isolation wards
• On-site pharmacy
• Ventilator
• Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
• Specialty support and collaboration
• Internal Medicine – 2 specialists
• Cardiology – 2 specialists
• Surgery –2 specialists
• Oncology – 1 specialist
• Critical care – 1 specialist with more to come in February!
• Sonographer – 1 – more coming soon!
• Neurology - 1 
• Radiology – coming soon!

About You:

• You are a good human being; no, really, it matters!
• Compassionate and kind , you are aware of the challenges that may present themselves but are willing to work hard & focus on creating a healthy environment with your team.
• You are a veterinarian wanting to make an exceptional difference in the lives of patients and their families enduring emergency and critical care cases.
• You’re looking for an opportunity to use and flex your full emergency skill set while also being presented with learning new & advanced techniques.

Anticipated Schedule:

• The Emergency hospital is open 24hrs a day
• Rotating emergency receiving day, swing, and overnight shifts
• Rotating holidays
• Shifts are 12hrs, with 12 shifts in a 4-week period being full time

Benefits:

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE/SIGNING BONUS
• Uniform Allowance
• PTO – CE, sick, and vacation accrual
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• CE Allowance

For more information about our hospital, please visit https://www.pacificnwvets.com.

Do you want to be part of the team that shapes our new 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital? Apply online or send your CV to Destiny Cavanaugh at Destiny.Cavanaugh@nvacompassionfirst.com.

NVA Overview: NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and pet care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

About Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center

Looking for qualified candidates to fill openings in a variety of private and corporate practices across the US. This may include, DVM/VMD of all levels of experience, as well as technicians, assistants, administrative and customer service team members.

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