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Veterinary Cardiologist
Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center | Vancouver, WA
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 Cardiologist to join our growing, collaborative specialty team.
Located in Vancouver, Washington, just outside Portland, Oregon, our hospital offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city access. Surrounded by incredible outdoor recreation—mountains, rivers, forests, and coastline—this area makes it easy to truly enjoy your time off.
About the Hospital
Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty Center was designed with both medicine and people in mind. In just a few short years, we’ve built a dynamic, diverse, and highly collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional patient care while prioritizing staff wellbeing and sustainable careers.
The Cardiology Opportunity
We are looking for a Cardiologist who values clinical connection, collaboration, and growth. You’ll work closely with Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Oncology, and Imaging in a hospital where multi-specialty collaboration is part of daily practice—not an afterthought.
Our team has a strong interest in advanced diagnostics and interventional procedures, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow cardiology services in a well-supported, progressive environment.
Why Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty?
- A beautiful, modern facility with abundant space and an employee garden 🌿
- A culture that prioritizes team wellbeing, support, and sustainability
- Daily collaboration with a robust specialty and ER team
- Advanced technology including:
- Echocardiography & advanced ultrasound
- CT, MRI, 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 of $180000-$200,000 (pro-sal model)
- Professional development incentives
- Staff pet discounts
- A strong nursing development program, including tuition support and VTS mentorship
Live Where Others Vacation
Vancouver, WA offers mild weather and surprisingly sunny days—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 mountain-view hikes
- A thriving local scene with coffee roasteries, food trucks, and breweries
Additional perks:
- No Washington state income tax for WA residents
- Big-city energy 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 paddleboarding and hiking to coffee before rounds.
Our culture is built around long-term career satisfaction, continuous learning, collaboration, and balance—so you can practice excellent medicine and have a life outside of work.
Let’s connect and talk about what works best for you.
We’re a progressive team that understands the needs of today’s veterinary specialists, and we’d love to discuss how Cardiology fits into your career goals at Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center. If interested, reach out to Jackie Ross at jackie.ross@ethosvet.com
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000