Overnight Associate Emergency Veterinarian

The Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin (EVCOT) is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team.

For more than 30 years, EVCOT has been a trusted emergency hospital serving patients from the Portland metro area to the Oregon Coast. We are privately owned by a currently practicing emergency veterinarian and are known for stable leadership, low staff turnover, strong staff loyalty, and a collaborative team culture.

We are proud to provide high-quality emergency care while remaining one of the most affordable ER hospitals in the area. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian seeking strong compensation, meaningful surgical experience, schedule flexibility, and long-term practice stability outside of corporate medicine.

This role is especially well suited to veterinarians who value teamwork, high-quality medicine, surgical growth, and long-term practice stability.

Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance

Significant emergency surgical experience

Leadership and growth opportunities

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

90% medical coverage for dependents

overnight, surgical, holiday, and extra-shift bonuses

Full-time veterinarians work 12 shifts per month in months with 30 days or fewer and 13 shifts per month in months with 31 days.

Doctors average 3 shifts per week and are not scheduled more than 3 consecutive days in a row unless requested. Full-time staff veterinarians average 4 to 8 overnight shifts per month.

Additional shifts beyond the regular schedule are paid as bonuses. Part-time positions and set schedules may also be accommodated when compatible with current scheduling needs.

Typical Shifts
Monday through Friday
Saturday, Sunday, and observed holidays
Hospital and Team
Our veterinarians are supported by a full on-site laboratory, fully equipped surgical suite, endoscopy, digital radiology, ultrasound, and highly trained support staff. Our team includes 10 full-time veterinarians, 6 part-time veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and kennel staff. We also partner with Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Cytology (VDIC), with a radiology team on site and diagnostic ultrasounds available 6 days a week.

With the exception of overnights, there is always another experienced doctor on staff for consultation and support. Overnight doctors also have access to phone consultation with the owner, who can often come in if needed. Surgical and endoscopy mentorship are available, and onboarding is tailored to the doctor’s experience level.

Common emergency procedures

pyometra surgery

foreign body surgery

emergency cesarean section

We also pay for one major conference every other year, including registration, travel, and hotel accommodations. Sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and ongoing tuition support are negotiable.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required. Veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility for licensure in Oregon. Two years of clinical experience required, or successful completion of an accredited internship. Emergency experience strongly preferred, though mentorship is available for the right candidate.

Tualatin offers convenient access to the greater Portland area, the Oregon Coast, and abundant outdoor recreation, making it an excellent place to build both a career and a life.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Warren, Medical Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin