What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian - Emergency Medicine position at Pet Emergency Center - Skagit Valley?
Job Overview
Pet Emergency Center-Skagit Valley (PEC) is seeking an experienced Associate ER Veterinarian to join our community-owned and operated 24-hour emergency hospital.
This is a weekend night-shift position, with full-time status based on two 12-hour shifts per week.
This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who is confident in emergency medicine, surgery, and critical care, and who wants to practice high-quality medicine with a skilled, compassionate, and deeply committed team.
About Pet Emergency Center
For over 21 years, PEC has provided emergency veterinary care to pets and families in our region. We are proud to be a trusted resource for our community, local veterinarians, and the families who come to us during some of their most difficult moments.
PEC is privately-owned and operated, meaning all decisions are made locally for our patients, clients, team members, and referring veterinary community.
About the Role
The doctor team at Pet Emergency Center provides high-quality urgent and emergent care for small animal patients. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a fast-paced caseload, performing surgery, overseeing hospitalized patients, and working closely with a skilled nursing team.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients
- Performing emergency surgery and urgent procedures as indicated
- Managing hospitalized, unstable, and critical patients
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
- Partnering with licensed veterinary technicians and support staff to provide efficient and thoughtful veterinary care
- Maintaining complete and timely medical records
- Supporting a positive hospital culture built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and continuous quality improvement
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have:
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Active Washington State veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
- Strong emergency medicine skills
- Surgical competency
- Critical care case management experience
- Excellent client communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a skilled technical team
- Commitment to high clinical standards, teamwork, and compassionate care
Why Join PEC?
At PEC, you are more than a doctor filling a shift. You are part of a hospital that has spent more than two decades caring for the pets and people of this community. We are a hospital that takes pride in being here when our community needs us most.
Emergency medicine can be intense, emotional, and demanding. It can also be incredibly meaningful. At PEC, our doctors are supported by experienced technicians and support staff who care deeply about their work, their patients, and each other. We value collaboration, communication, clinical growth, and the teamwork that makes hard nights manageable and positive outcomes possible.
We are looking for a doctor who wants to be apart of a hospital with history, heart, and a strong connection to the community we serve.
Pay: From $218,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $218,400