Emergency Veterinarian (DVM)

Associate Veterinarian

Compensation:
$150000 to $230000 annually including potential bonuses and incentives based on experience.

Additional compensation and benefits include:

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

90% medical coverage for dependents

401(k) match

uniform allowance

continuing education support

discounted pet care

paid time off that increases with tenure

opportunities for overnight surgical holiday and extra-shift bonuses

Are you looking for a veterinary position that offers excellent compensation real work-life balance meaningful surgical experience and the stability of privately owned practice Are you tired of corporate veterinary medicine Join a locally owned community-minded emergency hospital where high-caliber medicine affordability teamwork and long-term staff loyalty all matter.

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 highly respected in the veterinary community serving patients from the Portland metro area to the Oregon Coast. Founded by veterinarians EVCOT remains owned by a currently practicing emergency veterinarian.

We are proud to be one of the most affordable emergency veterinary hospitals in the area while maintaining a high standard of care. Our practice is known for stable ownership and leadership low staff turnover and exceptional staff loyalty. We are especially interested in veterinarians who value teamwork high-quality medicine and long-term practice stability.

Why Join EVCOT

At EVCOT associate veterinarians are paid a salary with no production-based compensation to worry about. We believe in compensating doctors fairly while supporting a sustainable and collaborative work environment.

Our culture is supportive family-centered and built for longevity. We value our technicians assistants kennel staff and doctors alike and we recognize that employees have lives and responsibilities outside of work. We support our team through family changes evolving needs and life transitions. We are also committed to sustainable emergency medicine and strive to be environmentally mindful where possible.

Our veterinarians are supported by:

a full on-site laboratory

a fully equipped surgical suite

endoscopy

digital radiology

ultrasound

a highly trained support staff

a radiology team on site through our partnership with Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Cytology (VDIC)

diagnostic ultrasounds available 6 days a week

Our medical team includes 10 full-time veterinarians 6 part-time veterinarians highly skilled certified veterinary technicians veterinary assistants and kennel staff.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance

Full-time veterinarians work:

12 shifts per month in months with 30 days or fewer

13 shifts per month in months with 31 days

Doctors average 3 shifts per week and are never scheduled more than 3 consecutive days in a row unless requested.

Staff doctors typically work a mix of the following shifts:

Monday through Friday

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. overnight

Saturday Sunday and observed holidays

8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. overnight

Full-time staff veterinarians average 4 to 8 overnight shifts per month. Additional shifts worked beyond the standard schedule are paid as bonuses.

Schedules are generally flexible and built around time-off requests whenever possible. Unused PTO is paid out as a bonus on the employees work anniversary.

Part-time positions and set schedules may also be accommodated when compatible with existing scheduling needs.

Mentorship and Support

EVCOT offers a highly collaborative environment. With the exception of overnights there is always another experienced doctor on staff for consultation and collaboration. Even on overnight shifts doctors have less than 6 hours without another doctor physically present and the practice owner is available by phone for consultation and can often come in if needed.

Surgical and endoscopy mentorship is available and a second doctor can assist with procedures when needed including support with smaller procedures such as urinary catheter placement.

Onboarding is tailored to the individual doctors experience level. For new graduates and less experienced candidates initial scheduling is focused on day and swing shifts until the doctor is comfortable with hospital operations and the types of cases we commonly see.

Emergency experience is strongly preferred but mentorship is available for the right candidate.

Clinical Opportunities

The successful candidate will practice high-quality emergency medicine and surgery while managing a varied and rewarding caseload.

All staff doctors perform emergency procedures such as:

pyometra surgery (emergency ovariohysterectomy)

foreign body obstruction surgery (gastrotomy enterotomy resection and anastomosis)

splenectomy

emergency cesarean section

cystotomy

GDV repair

wound repair

Overnight doctors perform the majority of abdominal procedures though surgical opportunities are available across shifts depending on caseload.

This position offers significant opportunity to gain surgical experience and continue developing both medical and procedural skills.

Professional Growth

Growth into leadership roles is possible and encouraged. EVCOT values employee input and maintains an open-door approach to ideas feedback and innovation. We encourage doctors to explore new procedures new ways of operating and new opportunities for both individual and hospital growth including possible expansion of services such as urgent care.

Continuing Education and Professional Support

EVCOT supports professional development through:

payment for Oregon licensure

payment of membership dues to AVMA or VECCS

payment of membership dues to OVMA or PVMA

In addition EVCOT pays for one major conference every other year which aligns with Oregon license renewal. This includes conference registration airfare or travel and hotel accommodations. These conferences typically provide approximately 30 hours of CE credit. Additional CE support may also be available upon request.

Sign-on bonuses relocation assistance and ongoing tuition support are negotiable.

Location

Tualatin offers the benefit of working in a well-established community with convenient access to the greater Portland area. The region provides an excellent quality of life with access to city amenities nearby outdoor recreation and the Oregon Coast.

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required

Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure in the State of Oregon

Two years of clinical experience required or successful completion of an accredited internship

Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Dr. Warren Medical Director at

Required Experience:

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