Step into a high-acuity small-animal ER/Urgent Care role in Bremerton, WA, with compensation up to $210,000. This is an opportunity to practice advanced medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment with the tools and team to do your best work.
The Hospital
- Recently remodeled, AAHA-accredited, Cat-Friendly and Fear-Free-oriented environment focused on low-stress handling and excellent patient care.
- Hybrid model offering emergency, urgent care, primary care and access to on-site internal medicine specialty support.
- Robust in-house diagnostics and treatment capabilities, including digital radiology, ultrasound, echocardiography/ECG, endoscopy, comprehensive laboratory analyzers, and an in-house pharmacy.
- Dedicated surgery and dental suites, oxygen and transfusion support, plus ICU and 24-hour hospitalization for continuity of care.
- Efficient workflow with experienced doctors, licensed technicians and support staff; culture that values mentorship, collaboration and continuing education.
- Strong safety culture, including radiology protocols designed to reduce manual restraint.
- Structured urgent/emergency and wellness services with consistent same-day capacity to support the community.
Location
Based in Bremerton, WA - a scenic, waterfront city with a revitalized downtown, a walkable Harborside district and direct fast-ferry access to Seattle. It offers a compelling balance of coastal living, career opportunity and easy regional connectivity.
- Fast passenger ferry to downtown Seattle in roughly half an hour; auto ferries also serve the route.
- Waterfront parks, boardwalk and marina near restaurants, cafes and a modern conference center.
- Maritime heritage on display at the Puget Sound Navy Museum and a historic museum ship along the waterfront.
- Lively arts and events calendar, including First Friday art walks, summer concert series and performances at a restored local theater.
- Strong local economy anchored by maritime and defense-related employers and their supply chains.
- Outdoor lifestyle with shoreline trails, boating, nearby regional parks and quick access to Puget Sound destinations.
- Often a more affordable housing and lifestyle tradeoff compared to central Seattle, with an easy ferry commute.
- Local education hub at Olympic College, supporting a skilled regional workforce.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid parental leave, vacation and sick leave
- Continuing education allowance plus paid CE days
- Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA and professional dues
- Professional liability coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee pet care discounts
- Fertility and family-building benefits; gender affirmation support
- Employee Assistance Program and additional mental health resources
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and case rounds
- Relocation assistance considered
- Structured mentorship for new graduates
The Role
- Triage and manage urgent and emergency presentations for small animals, from initial assessment through stabilization, treatment and discharge.
- Utilize in-house diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, laboratory testing, ECG) to drive timely, evidence-based care.
- Perform appropriate urgent care procedures and soft-tissue interventions; coordinate inpatient monitoring with ICU support when needed.
- Collaborate closely with primary care and internal medicine services; communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.
- Contribute to protocol development, low-stress handling standards and a culture of safety.
- Scheduling within hospital urgent care hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; mix of daytime and early evening shifts with rotating weekends; full-time and part-time options available.
Requirements
- DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Washington
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
- Commitment to high-quality, low-stress, team-centered medicine; ER/urgent care experience welcomed, and new graduates are encouraged to apply
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