Emergency Veterinarian

Summit Veterinary Referral Center

Job Description

You love animals! You love veterinary medicine!  But…do you love your job?

At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, we believe you deserve to. We’re looking for talented veterinarians with emergency and critical care experience, a positive attitude, and a drive to work with the best team in the veterinary field. If that sounds like you, let’s talk!

Who We Are:
Located in beautiful Tacoma, Washington, Summit Veterinary Referral Center is the region’s premier tertiary referral hospital. Our growing team includes Criticalists, Emergency Doctors, Anesthesiologists, Oncologists, Ophthalmologists, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Surgeons, Internists, and Neurologists—all eager to collaborate with you on challenging cases.

Why Work with Us?

  • Inspiring Culture: Our culture is centered around collaboration, excellence in medicine, and a passion for continuous learning. You’ll have access to a substantial CE budget and opportunities to deliver CE to the veterinary community.
  • Supportive Environment: We prioritize reducing burnout and fostering work-life balance, so you can thrive in and out of work.
  • Rewarding Compensation: We offer a flexible schedule, paid vacation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $230,000 annually, with additional production-based pay.

Our Facilities:
Summit boasts 7 surgical suites, advanced imaging (CT, MRI), endoscopy, telemetry, digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and more. Our specialists are available for consultation around the clock, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

Exceptional Team Support:
With 50 certified LVTs and an in-house veterinary assistant program, you’ll have skilled support to handle complex cases, including those on mechanical ventilation and continuous thoracic drainage.

Grow with Us:
Summit has steadily grown over the years and still has a lot of heart and room for talented veterinarians like you. We’re also committed to your professional growth; we offer a supportive program for ABVP development, helping you achieve board certification if you’re interested in furthering your expertise. Bring your friends, too—our facility has plenty of space to keep growing and delivering top-notch care.

Rediscover a career you love. Come work at Summit!

Questions? Email Brianna at brianna.huff@ethosvet.com today!


Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.