Emergency Exotics Veterinarian

Job Description

Emergency Exotics Veterinarian

Newly increased compensation $115,000 - $120,000 + production (commensurate with experience).

Full-time opportunity in Bothell, WA

Schedule: Rotating schedule of nights and swings or nights only

Why Join The Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine (CBEAM)

CBEAM is the only 24/7 exotics-exclusive hospital in the Pacific Northwest, proudly serving the Seattle area since 2006. Our state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care for birds, small mammals, reptiles, and other non-traditional pets. With a team of experienced exotics veterinarians, boarded specialists, and a culture built on mentorship and innovation, we are leaders in advanced diagnostics and specialty medicine for exotic species.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Emergency Exotics Veterinarian to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative and high-caliber team while advancing your career in one of the most unique and rewarding areas of veterinary medicine.

At CBEAM you'll do more than practice, you'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Bothell offers the perfect blend of Pacific Northwest charm and urban convenience, with a vibrant downtown, scenic riverfront trails, and easy access to both Seattle and the Cascade Mountains. Whether you're exploring the Sammamish River Trail, enjoying the local restaurants and breweries, or taking a quick trip to nearby Woodinville wine country, Bothell provides an exceptional quality of life with endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and relaxation.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Mentorship opportunities for those pursuing board certification

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• 1+ year of experience in clinical exotic medicine or completion of an exotics internship is required for this position.
• Internship or residency training in zoo, exotics, ER, or critical care (preferred).
• Board-certified or board-eligible (ACZM, ABVP, ECZM, or ACVECC) strongly preferred.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Brianna Huff at Brianna.huff@ethosvet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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Bothell, Washington, United States

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