The Job Opportunity:
An established 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Criticalist to join its collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to care for critically ill and complex patients in a well-supported referral environment alongside veterinarians with expertise across multiple specialties. The practice emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based medicine and thoughtful collaboration between emergency clinicians, specialists, technicians, and support staff.
The hospital provides a Level II emergency and critical care environment, with the medical personnel, training, and resources needed to manage urgent and critically ill patients around the clock.
The position is well suited to a Criticalist who enjoys challenging cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to the continued development of high-quality emergency and critical care medicine.

Practice Information:
The hospital is part of a broader network of full-service emergency and specialty referral hospitals. The individual hospital maintains a local medical culture while benefiting from shared professional resources and opportunities for collaboration.

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine
• Emergency and Critical Care

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive examinations and medical workups for critically ill and complex patients.
• Develop and implement evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Monitor hospitalized and critical patients and participate in daily rounds when appropriate.
• Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological, and other appropriate examinations.
• Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment options, prognosis, and recommendations clearly with clients.
• Provide compassionate care to patients experiencing significant illness, stress, or pain.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records.
• Prescribe medications and follow appropriate pharmacy and controlled-substance protocols.
• Collaborate closely with emergency clinicians, specialists, technicians, and hospital leadership.
• Help promote effective teamwork and efficient patient care.
• Participate in the review and development of hospital protocols and clinical processes.
• Contribute to staff education, training, and professional development.
• Participate in practice management meetings and organizational training as appropriate.
• Support a positive learning environment where team members can provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Uphold high standards of medical ethics and patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Assist with other responsibilities related to patient care and hospital operations as needed.

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary college.
• Completion of a one-year rotating internship at a university or large referral hospital.
• Completion of a three-year, AVMA-approved residency in Emergency and Critical Care.
• Current veterinary licensure in the applicable state.
• DEA registration, or the ability to obtain and maintain it.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
• Confidence and professionalism when caring for critically ill or highly stressed patients.
• A willingness to participate in continuing education and support the professional development of others.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with employer contribution opportunities
• Continuing education support and professional development resources
• Team member pet care discounts
• Emotional wellness resources and employee assistance support
• Additional resources for team members experiencing personal hardship
• Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and career development
• Support from a broader professional network while maintaining a strong local hospital culture

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