The Job Opportunity:
A large, established emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Criticalist to join its collaborative multidisciplinary team.
This opportunity is well suited for a Criticalist who enjoys managing complex and critically ill patients while working closely with specialists, emergency veterinarians, and highly trained veterinary support professionals.
The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, thoughtful clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate patient care. Criticalists are encouraged to contribute their expertise while maintaining meaningful clinical autonomy and collaborating with colleagues across specialty services.
Professional development is an important part of the hospital culture. The team values shared learning, case discussion, mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for specialists to contribute to the clinical development of colleagues and support staff.
Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced veterinary care supported by a broad range of specialty services and sophisticated diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Specialty services include:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Radioiodine therapy
Advanced clinical resources and equipment include:
- CT
- MRI
- Linear accelerator
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Radioiodine treatment capabilities
- In-house diagnostic laboratory
The hospital’s extensive specialty resources allow Criticalists to collaborate across disciplines and quickly access advanced diagnostics when managing medically complex patients. A strong emphasis is placed on communication, teamwork, mentorship, and creating an environment where specialists can exchange knowledge and contribute to the continued development of the hospital’s medical services.
Role Responsibilities:
- Evaluating and managing critically ill and medically complex patients
- Performing comprehensive examinations and advanced medical workups
- Developing individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
- Utilizing advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory resources when appropriate
- Managing hospitalized and intensive-care patients
- Collaborating with specialists and emergency clinicians on complex cases
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and ongoing care
- Maintaining thorough and accurate medical records
- Prescribing medications and following appropriate controlled-substance protocols
- Participating in patient rounds and multidisciplinary case discussions
- Supporting evidence-based clinical protocols and high standards of patient care
- Contributing to the education and professional development of veterinary technicians, clinicians, and other team members
- Participating in continuing education and ongoing clinical development
- Supporting a respectful, collaborative, and team-oriented hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
- Completion of an appropriate rotating internship or equivalent advanced clinical training
- Completion of an approved residency in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
- Active or eligibility for appropriate state veterinary licensure
- Ability to obtain and maintain required professional registrations
- Strong diagnostic, critical-care, and clinical decision-making skills
- Effective communication with clients, referring veterinarians, specialists, and hospital team members
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary medical team
- Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Interest in continuing education, mentorship, and professional development
- Ability to meet the reasonable physical requirements associated with veterinary clinical practice
- Post-residency specialty experience is welcomed but is not required for a qualified candidate.
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan participation
- Continuing education support and professional development resources
- Professional license and dues support
- Paid parental leave
- Employee pet care benefits
- Emotional wellness and employee assistance resources
- Potential signing, relocation, and retention assistance
- Access to advanced clinical resources and a multidisciplinary specialty network
- Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and continued specialty development
- A supportive hospital environment focused on high-quality medicine, professional growth, and long-term career development
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