Veterinary Criticalist

Job Description

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 Criticalist to join our growing specialty team.


Located in Vancouver, Washington, just outside Portland, Oregon, our hospital offers the perfect balance of small-town feel with easy access to a vibrant metro area. With mountains, rivers, forests, and coastline nearby, this is an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and an active life outside of work.


About the Hospital

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center was designed with both exceptional medicine and people in mind. In just a few short years, we've built a dynamic, diverse, and supportive team focused on delivering outstanding patient care while prioritizing staff wellbeing, collaboration, and long-term career sustainability.

Critical Care Opportunity

We are seeking a Criticalist who values true collaboration, mentorship, and a diverse caseload. In this role, you'll partner with an existing Criticalist and work closely alongside our Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and Imaging teams in a hospital where multidisciplinary care is seamlessly integrated into daily practice. The position offers flexibility as either part-time or full-time, with a preference for 12-hour shifts, and includes a combination of both receiving and inpatient responsibilities.


You'll be supported by a well-equipped ECC service featuring advanced capabilities such as mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), hemofiltration, and a robust in-house laboratory with digital cytology and VCM, enabling you to practice high-level, cutting-edge critical care medicine.


Why Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty?
• A beautiful, modern facility with abundant space and an employee garden
• A culture that prioritizes wellbeing, teamwork, and sustainable careers
• Daily collaboration with a robust ER and specialty team
• Advanced technology, including:

*CT, MRI, and 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: $180,000-$200,000 (pro-sal model)
• Professional development incentives
• Staff pet discounts
• A strong nursing and anesthesia development program, including tuition support and VTS mentorship


Turn Your Everyday Into a Dream Getaway

Vancouver, WA offers mild weather and plenty of sunshine-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 scenic hikes with mountain views
• A thriving local scene with coffee roasteries, food trucks, and breweries


Additional perks:
• No Washington state income tax for WA residents
• Big-city access 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 early morning coffee before rounds to hiking, paddleboarding, and everything in between.


Our culture is built around collaboration, continuous learning, balance, and long-term career satisfaction, allowing you to practice excellent medicine while still having a life outside of work.


If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Jackie Ross at View email address on click.appcast.io


Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @ethosvet.com or @nva.com
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.ethosvet.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Ethos Veterinary Health!

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.