The Job Opportunity:
A growing emergency and specialty veterinary hospital is seeking a Veterinary Criticalist to join its collaborative team of specialists and emergency clinicians. This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified or residency-trained criticalist who is passionate about advancing critical care medicine while helping shape the future of a rapidly expanding specialty practice.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, enjoy managing complex and challenging cases, and value teamwork, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
Practice Information:
This established 24/7 emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced emergency, critical care, internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and specialty services to companion animal patients throughout the region. The hospital recently expanded into a modern specialty facility designed to support advanced patient care, collaboration, and continued growth across multiple specialty departments.
The hospital features a large intensive care unit staffed by highly trained technicians, experienced emergency clinicians, and specialty teams dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. A strong referral network and collaborative relationships with affiliated specialty hospitals further enhance patient care and professional development opportunities. The culture emphasizes mutual respect, collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to exceptional veterinary medicine.
Advanced hospital resources include:
- Large 24/7 Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonography
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Endoscopy
- Advanced oncology treatment capabilities
- Linear accelerator technology
- Dedicated office and workspace for specialists
- Access to additional specialty and surgical resources through affiliated hospitals
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced critical care and intensive care management for hospitalized patients
- Evaluate, stabilize, and manage emergency and critically ill companion animals
- Develop comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Collaborate closely with emergency clinicians and specialty services to optimize patient outcomes
- Perform advanced critical care procedures and interventions
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and rounds
- Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and ongoing patient care
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
- Mentor interns, emergency clinicians, and technical staff as appropriate
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the critical care service
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
- Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) or completion of an approved residency program with board eligibility
- Eligibility to obtain veterinary licensure in the state of employment
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Commitment to collaborative specialty medicine and exceptional patient care
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced referral and emergency environment
- Dedication to mentoring colleagues and advancing the profession
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production bonus opportunities
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- Long-term career growth opportunities within an expanding specialty network
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Optional long-term disability insurance
- Fertility and family-building support programs
- Generous continuing education allowance and paid CE time
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- VIN membership provided
- Reimbursement for state veterinary licenses, DEA registration, professional memberships, and specialty dues
- Access to leading veterinary journals, medical publishers, and online reference libraries
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Digital musculoskeletal health and physical therapy support programs
- LGBTQIA+ healthcare support programs for eligible participants
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and continuing education days
- Employee pet care discounts
- Referral bonus opportunities
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