Veterinary Cardiologist Locum

Locum Cardiologist | Summit Veterinary Referral Center | Tacoma, Washington

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a locum cardiologist to support our well-established cardiology program in Tacoma, Washington. Whether you're between positions, exploring new markets, or simply prefer the freedom of locum life this is a strong placement with a practice that knows how to treat its specialists well.

You'll step into a thriving, built-in caseload backed by over 300 referring facilities. No ramp-up. No cold starts. Just good, complex cardiology from day one.

The setup:

Our cardiology department is fully equipped and fully supported:

• 2 Samsung RS85 ultrasound units
• Philips Affiniti 70 dedicated cardiac imaging system
• Siemens Somatom VB10 CT
• Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T MRI
• Fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures
• Digital radiography and endoscopic equipment
• Multiple dedicated cardiology technicians and assistants

Routine procedures include balloon valvuloplasty, PDA occlusion, and transvenous pacemaker placement. The infrastructure is here. You just bring the expertise.

You'll be working with a genuinely collaborative team of specialists Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, and Surgery alongside 24/7 emergency coverage. This is a place where specialists actually talk to each other.

Compensation:

Competitive daily or hourly locum rate commensurate with experience. Housing and travel assistance available. Flexible scheduling considered based on mutual availability.

Tacoma worth the trip (and then some):

Tacoma is having a moment. A revitalized downtown with great food, breweries, farmer's markets, and waterfront living. Suburban neighborhoods with top-rated schools and Puget Sound views. Rural escapes nearby if that's your speed.

Within two hours: two national parks, world-class ski resorts, the Pacific Ocean, and Seattle. SeaTac Airport sits halfway between the two cities easy in, easy out when you're ready to head home.