The Job Opportunity:
A well-established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join its growing multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Criticalist who would like to have a meaningful role in the development of an expanding Intensive Care Unit. The incoming specialist will have the opportunity to provide early clinical input into the ICU, including recommendations regarding equipment, clinical resources, protocols, workflow, and overall department development.

The hospital has served its community for approximately two decades and is entering a period of continued growth with expanded clinical space and additional specialty services. The Criticalist will work closely with Emergency veterinarians, other specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and additional clinical professionals to provide comprehensive care for critically ill and injured patients.

The practice emphasizes evidence-based emergency and critical care, collaborative medicine, clinical autonomy, continuing education, and professional development. This position is particularly well suited for a Criticalist who enjoys both advanced clinical medicine and the opportunity to help build and shape a growing service.

Practice Information:
This established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital provides advanced care for patients requiring emergency treatment, hospitalization, intensive monitoring, and specialty consultation.

The hospital is expanding its specialty capabilities and clinical space, including the continued development of its Emergency and Critical Care/ICU service. The incoming Criticalist will have an opportunity to participate in decisions regarding the ICU’s clinical equipment, workflow, protocols, and future development.

Advanced hospital resources include:

• Onsite CT
• Endoscopy
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities
• 24/7 Emergency services
• Developing Intensive Care Unit
• Specialty referral services
• Registered Veterinary Technician support
• Veterinary assistants
• Collaborative veterinary and specialty teams

The hospital’s clinical culture emphasizes:

• Evidence-based emergency and critical care
• Advanced patient stabilization and monitoring
• Thoughtful ICU development
• Multidisciplinary case management
• High standards of patient care
• Clinical autonomy
• Compassionate client communication
• Strong veterinary technician utilization
• Continuing education
• Professional development
• Clinical skill advancement
• Positive and respectful teamwork
• Sustainable veterinary careers

The collaborative environment encourages veterinarians, specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and assistants to exchange ideas and work together when managing challenging emergency and critical care patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage critically ill and injured patients
• Provide advanced stabilization and resuscitative care
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage patients requiring intensive hospitalization and monitoring
• Direct the medical management of complex ICU patients
• Manage patients with shock, sepsis, respiratory compromise, trauma, metabolic emergencies, and other critical conditions
• Coordinate advanced diagnostics for critically ill patients
• Utilize onsite CT, endoscopy, and other diagnostic resources when clinically appropriate
• Perform advanced emergency and critical care procedures appropriate to specialty training
• Develop fluid therapy, analgesia, nutritional support, and other critical care plans
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust medical plans as clinical conditions evolve
• Collaborate with Emergency veterinarians and specialty clinicians on complex cases
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for patients with concurrent medical or surgical conditions
• Provide consultation and clinical guidance to Emergency veterinarians when appropriate
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and changes in patient condition clearly and compassionately with clients
• Maintain communication with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
• Maintain complete and timely medical records
• Work closely with Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and other support professionals
• Help establish evidence-based ICU protocols and clinical standards
• Provide input regarding ICU equipment and clinical resource needs
• Help develop efficient ICU workflow and patient-management processes
• Participate in continuing education and pursue individual areas of professional interest
• Mentor veterinary professionals and support continued clinical skill development
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Emergency and Critical Care service

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Completion of an approved Emergency and Critical Care residency
• Board certification or board eligibility through the appropriate veterinary Emergency and Critical Care specialty college
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Eligibility for applicable controlled-substance registrations
• Advanced training in emergency and critical care medicine
• Strong knowledge of stabilization, resuscitation, intensive monitoring, and critical patient management
• Strong clinical reasoning and rapid decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex and rapidly changing patient conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate approach to communicating with families during stressful and emotionally difficult situations
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively with Emergency veterinarians, specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and veterinary assistants
• Interest in developing ICU protocols, workflow, equipment, and clinical standards
• Interest in mentorship and clinical knowledge sharing
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending account options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional development resources
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
• Professional association and specialty membership support
• Life insurance options
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability options
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Fertility and family-building support
• Additional inclusive healthcare and wellness resources
• Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
• Relocation, sign-on, or other employment incentives when applicable
• Leadership and specialty service development opportunities
• Additional benefits based on employment status and eligibility

A particularly exciting aspect of this position is the opportunity for the Criticalist to have early input into the development of the ICU, including its equipment, clinical resources, protocols, workflow, and standards of care. Combined with onsite CT, endoscopy, 24/7 Emergency services, experienced veterinary support professionals, expanding specialty services, and continued professional development, the hospital offers an encouraging environment for a Criticalist interested in both advanced medicine and long-term service growth.

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