Veterinary Criticalist

Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty·Bellevue, Washington

$200,000 - $250,000/yrFull Time On Site 5-10 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Veterinary Criticalist · $200,000 - $250,000/yr

About the role

The Veterinary Criticalist will manage emergency and critical care cases within a fully equipped hospital environment. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide high-standard patient care and participate in community outreach.

Bellevue Emergency Veterinary & Specialty is looking to welcome a full-time board-certified or board eligible Critical Care specialist to our Specialty and Emergency Hospital in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

BVES 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 Bellevue/Seattle area.

Our specialties include 2 Surgeons, 2 Internists, 3 Medical Oncologists, 1 Cardiologist, 2 Radiologists and an in-house Clinical Pathologist.

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 offer a fully equipped diagnostic laboratory, digital radiography, advanced CT imaging, ultrasound, and endoscopy services.

We have daily case rounds, regular continuing education offerings, and additional training opportunities to foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes learning and development.

Benefits

No negative accrual and Minimal Non-compete! Welcome Bonus Generous CE allowance Flexible work schedule with the option of a 3 day per week schedule Paid AVMA/PLIT liability coverage, DEA license and Washington State licensing Generous paid time off Short-term and long-term disability coverage 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 Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, please visit https://bellevueveterspecialty.com. Apply via email: Ashleigh Peters at apeters@lakefieldvet.com #LI-AP1 Compensation Range $200,000—$250,000 USD

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible Critical Care specialists. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to maintaining an outstanding hospital culture.

postgraduate degree
Collaboration
Endoscopy
Ultrasound
Team leadership
Digital radiography
Case management
Community outreach
Emergency veterinary medicine
CT imaging
Clinical pathology
Critical care medicine
Diagnostic laboratory analysis

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 5-10 yrs
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000/yr
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Posted: Sep 3, 2026
Application: Employer website

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.