H-1B Visa Veterinary Cardiologist Jobs
Veterinary Cardiologist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at minimum a DVM or VMD plus board certification or residency training in cardiology. Most positions are at veterinary referral hospitals, academic institutions, or specialty practices that routinely sponsor H-1B visa petitions for subspecialty clinicians.
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Grab your hiking boots and head to Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Cardiologist to join our growing, collaborative specialty team.
Located in Vancouver, Washington, just outside Portland, Oregon, our hospital offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city access. Surrounded by incredible outdoor recreation—mountains, rivers, forests, and coastline—this area makes it easy to truly enjoy your time off.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty Center was designed with both medicine and people in mind. In just a few short years, we’ve built a dynamic, diverse, and highly collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional patient care while prioritizing staff wellbeing and sustainable careers.
THE CARDIOLOGY OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Cardiologist who values clinical connection, collaboration, and growth. You’ll work closely with Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Oncology, and Imaging in a hospital where multi-specialty collaboration is part of daily practice—not an afterthought.
Our team has a strong interest in advanced diagnostics and interventional procedures, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow cardiology services in a well-supported, progressive environment.
WHY PACIFIC NW PET ER & SPECIALTY?
- A beautiful, modern facility with abundant space and an employee garden
- A culture that prioritizes team wellbeing, support, and sustainability
- Daily collaboration with a robust specialty and ER team
- Advanced technology including:
- Echocardiography & advanced ultrasound
- CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy
- Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy
- Digital Radiology
- Mechanical Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen, Plasma Exchange, and more
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Generous CE allowance
- Base salary range of $90,000-$100,000+ (pro-sal model)
- Professional development incentives
- Staff pet discounts
- A strong nursing development program, including tuition support and VTS mentorship
LIVE WHERE OTHERS VACATION
Vancouver, WA offers mild weather and surprisingly sunny days—perfect for year-round outdoor adventure. From your front door, you can enjoy:
- Waterfall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge
- Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood
- Paddleboarding or kayaking on the Columbia River
- Weekend trips to the Oregon Coast
- Endless mountain-view hikes
- A thriving local scene with coffee roasteries, food trucks, and breweries
ADDITIONAL PERKS:
- No Washington state income tax for WA residents
- Big-city energy without Seattle-level congestion
- More space, more nature, and a true sense of community
MORE THAN A JOB — A TEAM & COMMUNITY
At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, you’ll join a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Colleagues here share adventures, celebrate milestones, and support one another both inside and outside the hospital—from paddleboarding and hiking to coffee before rounds.
Our culture is built around long-term career satisfaction, continuous learning, collaboration, and balance—so you can practice excellent medicine and have a life outside of work.
Let’s connect and talk about what works best for you.
We’re a progressive team that understands the needs of today’s veterinary specialists, and we’d love to discuss how Cardiology fits into your career goals at Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center. If interested, reach out to Jackie Ross at jackie.ross@ethosvet.com.
INTRODUCTION
Grab your hiking boots and head to Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Cardiologist to join our growing, collaborative specialty team.
Located in Vancouver, Washington, just outside Portland, Oregon, our hospital offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city access. Surrounded by incredible outdoor recreation—mountains, rivers, forests, and coastline—this area makes it easy to truly enjoy your time off.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL
Pacific NW Pet ER & Specialty Center was designed with both medicine and people in mind. In just a few short years, we’ve built a dynamic, diverse, and highly collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional patient care while prioritizing staff wellbeing and sustainable careers.
THE CARDIOLOGY OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a Cardiologist who values clinical connection, collaboration, and growth. You’ll work closely with Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Oncology, and Imaging in a hospital where multi-specialty collaboration is part of daily practice—not an afterthought.
Our team has a strong interest in advanced diagnostics and interventional procedures, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow cardiology services in a well-supported, progressive environment.
WHY PACIFIC NW PET ER & SPECIALTY?
- A beautiful, modern facility with abundant space and an employee garden
- A culture that prioritizes team wellbeing, support, and sustainability
- Daily collaboration with a robust specialty and ER team
- Advanced technology including:
- Echocardiography & advanced ultrasound
- CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy
- Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy
- Digital Radiology
- Mechanical Ventilation, High Flow Oxygen, Plasma Exchange, and more
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Generous CE allowance
- Base salary range of $90,000-$100,000+ (pro-sal model)
- Professional development incentives
- Staff pet discounts
- A strong nursing development program, including tuition support and VTS mentorship
LIVE WHERE OTHERS VACATION
Vancouver, WA offers mild weather and surprisingly sunny days—perfect for year-round outdoor adventure. From your front door, you can enjoy:
- Waterfall hikes in the Columbia River Gorge
- Skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Hood
- Paddleboarding or kayaking on the Columbia River
- Weekend trips to the Oregon Coast
- Endless mountain-view hikes
- A thriving local scene with coffee roasteries, food trucks, and breweries
ADDITIONAL PERKS:
- No Washington state income tax for WA residents
- Big-city energy without Seattle-level congestion
- More space, more nature, and a true sense of community
MORE THAN A JOB — A TEAM & COMMUNITY
At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, you’ll join a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Colleagues here share adventures, celebrate milestones, and support one another both inside and outside the hospital—from paddleboarding and hiking to coffee before rounds.
Our culture is built around long-term career satisfaction, continuous learning, collaboration, and balance—so you can practice excellent medicine and have a life outside of work.
Let’s connect and talk about what works best for you.
We’re a progressive team that understands the needs of today’s veterinary specialists, and we’d love to discuss how Cardiology fits into your career goals at Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center. If interested, reach out to Jackie Ross at jackie.ross@ethosvet.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Veterinary Cardiologist
Verify your board certification timeline early
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for veterinary subspecialists. Having ACVIM cardiology diplomate status before filing strengthens your petition significantly. If you're mid-residency, confirm your employer will file before your current status expires.
Target referral hospitals with established HR infrastructure
Specialty and emergency referral hospitals routinely hire veterinary cardiologists and often have existing immigration counsel relationships. Academic veterinary medical centers at land-grant universities are similarly positioned to sponsor H-1B petitions without building a process from scratch.
Search LCA filings for cardiology-specific job codes
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under veterinary and animal care SOC codes. Employers with recent LCA filings in your specialty have already cleared DOL's prevailing wage process and are faster to move.
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B filing history
Pull up Veterinary Cardiologist listings on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B sponsorship records. This filters out practices that have never filed and focuses your applications on verified sponsors in your subspecialty.
Negotiate filing timeline into your offer letter
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed for an October 1 start. If your offer comes after April 1, your start date shifts a full year. Get written confirmation of the employer's filing calendar and premium processing intentions before signing.
Prepare a specialty occupation support memo with your offer
Veterinary cardiology is niche enough that USCIS may issue an RFE questioning whether the role genuinely requires subspecialty training. A detailed position description mapping ACVIM residency requirements to the job duties pre-empts this and speeds adjudication.
H-1B Visa Veterinary Cardiologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Veterinary Cardiologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS defines specialty occupation as a role requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific field. Veterinary Cardiology requires a DVM or VMD plus completion of an ACVIM-accredited cardiology residency, well above that threshold. Employers should document the subspecialty training requirement in the petition to preempt any Request for Evidence.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Veterinary Cardiologists?
Veterinary specialty and emergency referral hospitals, academic veterinary medical centers, and large multi-specialty practices are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role. These organizations regularly hire ACVIM diplomates, have established relationships with immigration attorneys, and are familiar with the LCA and I-129 filing process. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
How does ACVIM board certification affect my H-1B petition?
ACVIM diplomate status in cardiology significantly strengthens a specialty occupation claim because it establishes that the role requires postgraduate subspecialty training beyond a DVM. If you're still completing your residency, your employer can file with a future start date, but you'll need documentation that board eligibility or certification will be met before you begin work.
What is the prevailing wage for Veterinary Cardiologist H-1B filings and how is it set?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the relevant SOC code in the geographic area where you'll work. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search by occupation and location. The wage level assigned, from Level I through Level IV, depends on your experience, supervisory duties, and how complex the position is relative to others in the field.
Can a small specialty practice sponsor an H-1B for a Veterinary Cardiologist?
Yes, employer size doesn't disqualify a practice from sponsoring an H-1B. Smaller practices do face more administrative complexity because they may lack in-house HR or prior immigration experience. They'll need to work with an immigration attorney to file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 with USCIS, and must demonstrate financial ability to pay the certified prevailing wage for the duration of your status.