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Veterinary Criticalist

Lakefield Veterinary Group·Gig Harbor, Washington

$140,000 - $210,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide high-standard emergency and specialty veterinary care within a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in community outreach and participate in daily case rounds to foster continuous learning.

Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (PSVS) is looking to welcome two Veterinary Critcalists to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital on the Olympic Peninsula.

PSVS places a high value on its employees and provides an environment that is supportive and culture focused.

We strive for excellence in medicine and patient care.

We provide referral and emergency services to much of the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area.

Our specialties include Surgery, Neurology, Oncology and Internal Medicine.

The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.

Our ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, enjoys community outreach and is willing to promote and maintain an outstanding hospital culture.

We have daily case rounds each morning to provide an opportunity for continuous learning as well as regular continuing education offerings. The support staff are highly trained and enthusiastic about continuing education as well. This position offers clinicians a unique opportunity to work in a growing, well-equipped, state-of-the-art facility, side-by-side with a skilled group of specialists and ER colleagues. It’s a tremendous environment to continue learning and growing!

Benefits

  • No negative accrual and Minimal Non-compete
  • Welcome Bonus
  • Generous CE allowance
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health insurance with employer paid HSA contribution annually
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Short term and long-term disability coverage
  • And much more!

For additional information about Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency visit us at pugetsoundvetspecialists.com [pugetsoundvetspecialists.com]

Apply via email

Dr. Lisa Mahlum at lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com [lmahlum@bridgetownvet.com]

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Compensation Range $250,000—$300,000 USD

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and self-motivated Veterinary Criticalist. They must be willing to promote an outstanding hospital culture and work effectively alongside a team of specialists.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Patient care
  • Surgery
  • Case management
  • Clinical collaboration
  • Community outreach
  • Critical care
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Emergency medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Hospital culture development

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$140,000 - $210,000/yr
Location
Gig Harbor, Washington
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group is a family-owned veterinary hospital acquisition company, preserving the independence and local legacy for veterinarians looking to sell their practice. Our promise is to preserve and elevate what makes your practice special. Our approach is tailored...

Salary listed on 64 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Washington veterinary criticalist roles stay competitive

In Washington, veterinary criticalist openings are typically driven by referral demand and the need for advanced ICU and emergency support. These roles are competitive because employers look for board-certified or board-eligible specialists who work well with teams, support hospital culture, and contribute to community outreach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show collaboration and culture fit.

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