The Job Opportunity:
A busy 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist to join its experienced and collaborative specialty team. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
This is an opportunity for a veterinary criticalist who enjoys managing challenging cases while working alongside specialists across multiple disciplines. The hospital provides access to advanced diagnostics, modern critical-care equipment, and a broad network of veterinary specialists.
The team values evidence-based medicine, thoughtful case management, collaboration, and continued professional development. Clinicians are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another, and contribute to an environment where both patients and veterinary professionals can thrive.
Practice Information:
Housed in a spacious, purpose-built facility designed to support advanced emergency and specialty medicine, this 24-hour referral hospital provides an exceptional setting for managing complex and critically ill patients. The Criticalist will work alongside experienced specialists across multiple disciplines, benefiting from collaborative case management, sophisticated diagnostic capabilities, and readily available specialty consultation. Access to a broader professional network provides additional opportunities for clinical collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continued professional development. With comprehensive resources and multidisciplinary expertise under one roof, the hospital fosters an environment where veterinarians can approach challenging cases with confidence while delivering thoughtful, evidence-based patient care.
The hospital offers a comprehensive range of emergency and specialty services, including:
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
Available technology and equipment include:
- Continuous ECG monitoring
- Full in-house laboratory
- Critical-care ventilator
- Advanced ultrasound
- CT
- MRI
- Full endoscopic capabilities
- Laparoscopy
- Digital radiography
- Advanced critical-care and monitoring equipment
Role Responsibilities
- Provide advanced critical-care medicine to hospitalized and emergency patients
- Evaluate, stabilize, and manage critically ill or injured dogs and cats
- Develop comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans
- Provide advanced monitoring and intensive patient management
- Utilize ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy, and other diagnostic technologies as clinically appropriate
- Manage mechanical ventilation and other critical-care interventions
- Collaborate with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, and emergency medicine
- Communicate clearly with referring veterinarians and pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
- Participate in case discussions and multidisciplinary consultations
- Contribute to continuing education and professional development
- Support the education and development of colleagues and the veterinary team
- Help foster a collaborative, respectful, and learning-focused specialty environment
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- Board certification in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care or completion of an appropriate residency program
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the applicable state
- Strong clinical reasoning and critical-care skills
- A commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest in teaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing
- A collaborative approach to complex case management
- A commitment to continued professional development
- Compassion and empathy toward patients, clients, and referring veterinarians
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings opportunities with employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
- Access to extensive veterinary continuing education resources
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
- Mental health and financial wellness resources
- Access to a broad network of veterinary specialists
- Employee veterinary benefits and discounts
- Additional benefits designed to support long-term professional and personal well-being
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