About this opportunity
NVA lists this Veterinary Surgeon opportunity in vancouver, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon
$180,000-$240,000 Base Salary (ProSal Model)
Surgery Opportunity in Vancouver, Washington
Schedule: Full-Time
Why Join Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center?
At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, you'll do more than perform surgery, you'll help shape a growing specialty service alongside an experienced surgeon in one of the Pacific Northwest's premier emergency and specialty hospitals.
Opened in 2021, our state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital was purpose-built to support advanced medicine, exceptional patient care, and a thriving team culture. We have quickly grown into a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital where specialists and emergency clinicians work together every day to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and their families.
As our surgical service continues to expand, we're seeking a Veterinary Surgeon who values collaboration, mentorship, and case variety. You'll join an established surgery team and work closely with Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Imaging specialists in a hospital where teamwork is woven into every aspect of patient 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, you'll enjoy the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and metropolitan convenience. Explore the waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge, ski the slopes of Mt. Hood, paddle the Columbia River, or spend weekends on the Oregon Coast. With no Washington state income tax and access to a vibrant food, arts, and outdoor culture, Vancouver offers 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
Collaborative culture focused on wellbeing, teamwork, and long-term career satisfaction
Daily partnership with a strong Emergency and Specialty team
Shared surgical coverage and support from an experienced surgeon
Advanced technology including: CT, MRI, and Fluoroscopy
Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy
Digital Radiography
Mechanical Ventilation
High Flow Oxygen
Plasma Exchange and other advanced treatment modalities
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will: Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures
Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using advanced imaging and surgical equipment
Collaborate with specialists across departments to support integrated case management
Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities and community needs
Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and anesthesia team
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 Surgery (ACVS) 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 working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
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 .
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.
Worksite address
vancouver, WA, 98662, US
Who can apply
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