The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Criticalist to join its collaborative multidisciplinary team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be considered. This opportunity is ideal for a Criticalist who enjoys managing high-acuity, medically complex, and critically ill patients while working closely with emergency clinicians, specialists, and experienced veterinary support professionals.
The hospital brings together Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation within one clinical environment, creating opportunities for thoughtful multidisciplinary case management and collaboration across services.
Advanced resources include CT, digital fluoroscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, hyperbaric chamber therapy, an underwater treadmill, and therapeutic laser.

Practice Information:
This AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced care for patients with urgent, complex, and critical medical needs.

Specialty and clinical services include:

• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Radiology
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Advanced hospitalized patient care
• Multidisciplinary specialty case management
• CT
• Digital fluoroscopy
• Rigid endoscopy
• Flexible endoscopy
• Dedicated surgical facilities
• Hyperbaric chamber therapy
• Underwater treadmill
• Therapeutic laser
• Advanced diagnostic and procedural capabilities
• Access to additional specialist consultation and referral resources

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based critical care
• Evaluate and manage critically ill and medically complex patients
• Develop individualized diagnostic, stabilization, and treatment plans
• Manage patients requiring intensive hospitalization and monitoring
• Provide advanced management of acute and life-threatening medical conditions
• Work closely with Emergency Veterinarians on high-acuity presentations
• Collaborate with specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Rehabilitation
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning for complex patients
• Utilize CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and other advanced diagnosticswhen clinically appropriate
• Coordinate advanced procedures and specialty consultation when appropriate
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to veterinary colleagues
• Work closely with experienced veterinary technicians and other clinical support professionals
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during complex and emotionally difficult situations
• Maintain strong communication with referring veterinarians
• Participate in case discussions, teaching, and shared clinical learning
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
• Pursue continuing education and specialty development
• Participate in mentorship and professional development within the hospital
• Help strengthen and develop the hospital’s Critical Care service
• Support the hospital’s AAHA standards and commitment to medical quality
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative specialty hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Board certification in Emergency and Critical Care or completion of an Emergency and Critical Care residency
• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic problem-solving abilities
• Comfort managing high-acuity and medically complex patients
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based specialty medicine
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary case management
• Interest in teaching, mentorship, and shared clinical learning
• Interest in continued specialty and professional development
• Ability to communicate complex medical information clearly and compassionately with clients
• Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time away from work
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Specialty-focused professional development
• Multidisciplinary case collaboration
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities
• Access to advanced diagnostic and procedural technology
• Access to a broader network of veterinary specialists
• Opportunities to help develop the Critical Care service
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
• Professional liability coverage
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Employee pet care benefits
• Additional professional and personal benefits

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