Emergency Veterinarian – Gig Harbor, Washington
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an Emergency Veterinarian in Gig Harbor, Washington, offering the chance to join a state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced care to pets throughout the Puget Sound region.
This role is open to experienced emergency veterinarians, internship-trained clinicians, and new graduate veterinarians seeking a supportive environment where they can develop their emergency medicine skills.
The successful candidate will benefit from a flexible full-time or part-time schedule, a welcome bonus, generous continuing education support, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists.
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who values collaboration, clinical excellence, and delivering high-quality emergency and critical care.
About the Practice
This established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington provides comprehensive referral and emergency services to the surrounding Puget Sound communities.
The hospital features a fully equipped Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit, supported by experienced veterinary professionals and specialists across areas including surgery, neurology, oncology, and internal medicine.
The team is committed to creating a culture focused on:
Exceptional patient care and medical excellence
Continuous learning and professional development
Collaboration between emergency clinicians and specialists
A supportive, team-oriented workplace
Community engagement and improving veterinary care standards
Veterinarians benefit from daily case rounds, ongoing education opportunities, and access to advanced facilities designed to support complex emergency cases.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency and critical care services for companion animals
Assess, diagnose, and treat urgent and complex medical conditions
Manage emergency cases using evidence-based medicine and advanced clinical judgement
Collaborate with specialists and emergency colleagues on complex cases
Perform medical procedures and stabilisation protocols as appropriate
Communicate effectively with pet owners during emergency situations
Support patient care plans and ensure excellent clinical outcomes
Participate in case rounds, continuing education, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
Contribute to a positive and collaborative hospital culture
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
Active or eligible veterinary licence in Washington State
Experience in emergency medicine or completion of a rotating/internship training programme preferred
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication abilities with clients and colleagues
A collaborative and self-motivated approach
This opportunity is suitable for:
Experienced Emergency Veterinarians seeking advanced facilities and specialist collaboration
Internship-trained veterinarians looking to continue developing emergency expertise
New graduate veterinarians seeking mentorship and growth within emergency medicine
Compensation & Benefits
Salary from $180,000 to $200,000
Full-Time or Part-Time scheduling options
Welcome bonus available
No negative accrual
No non-compete agreement
Generous continuing education allowance
Flexible work schedule
Paid AVMA/PLIT professional liability coverage
Washington State veterinary licence and DEA registration coverage
Generous paid time off
Health insurance with annual employer-paid HSA contribution
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive team culture with specialist collaboration
Why Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Emergency Veterinarian in Gig Harbor, WA to join a growing specialty and emergency hospital with access to advanced equipment, experienced colleagues, and a strong learning culture.
With a focus on teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient care, this position provides emergency clinicians with the resources and support needed to thrive in their careers.
Apply Today
If you are searching for Emergency Veterinarian jobs in Gig Harbor, Washington, ER Veterinarian opportunities in WA, or Emergency Veterinary jobs near Tacoma and Puget Sound, this could be the perfect next step.
Apply today to learn more about this exciting emergency veterinary opportunity.
Contact:
Matt Doyle - Senior Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com