Veterinarian; Emergency

Veterinarian (Emergency)

Puyallup, WA, United States

If you are looking for support and mentorship as an ER doctor, Old Growth Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (OGVECC) has got you. We are seeking an emergency veterinarian that truly values their support staff and who is looking to continue to learn and grow on their journey to become the best version of themselves. We are independently owned by a criticalist and an amazing specialist technician and opened in January 2025!

You have access 24 hours a day to a consult with a criticalist to discuss case management. The ideal candidate is pumped about discussing emergency medicine and critical care and strives to stay current on the latest treatments and diagnostics available.

You will receive journal article summaries every couple of months. If interested, the candidate could meet with Dr. Fults (criticalist) every six weeks to discuss difficult cases, critical thinking, burnout, and other professional topics.

Additionally, the candidate would be interested in performing emergency surgeries. If you don’t know how, we can teach you, including the use of a vessel sealing device, staplers for resection and anastomosis, etc.

The barrier to care has risen astronomically in the Puget Sound region. Ogvecc is trying to lower that barrier to make care more accessible while still practicing exceptional quality medicine, giving companions a chance to return to their families.

The ER doctor has morphed into a traffic cop where others do the good stuff. We are looking to give the ER doctor back to their roots—airway wash, splenectomy, complicated bite wound repair—so they can master a variety of skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Receiving incoming triage and referral cases
• Determining primary client concerns and obtaining complete medical histories
• Assessing patients and performing complete physical exams
• Developing a problem list, differentials list, and treatment plan and clearly communicating that with clients
• Communicating accurately and clearly with clients regarding estimated costs
• Completing accurate medical records on all animals seen
• Communicating at least once per shift with clients who have animals hospitalized
• Assisting referring veterinarians with any case transfers or questions about possible case transfers
• Accurately and concisely rounding patients to the oncoming doctor using the IPASS system
• Reporting safety concerns, adverse events, and unanticipated patient outcomes promptly so they can be reviewed by our patient safety committee
• Collaborating with other veterinarians in the practice to provide seamless care and an atmosphere of continuous learning
• Staying current with advancements in veterinary medicine

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Growth mindset
• Team oriented approach to
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail in clinical assessments
• Comfort performing emergency surgeries or interested to learn
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, emergency environment
• Valid Washington state veterinary license

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $ - $ per year + group commission

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Actual Paid Time off that refills annually for work/life balance
• License reimbursement
• Healthy CE budget that refills annually
• AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance paid by employer
• Employee discount