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Veterinary Criticalist

J903377 Williston Vermont Williston USD180K - USD250K / Year

Where exceptional medicine meets exceptional teamwork

We're looking for a Veterinary Criticalist who brings sharp clinical thinking, fresh ideas and the kind of leadership presence that makes a team better.

You'll join a fast-paced specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital that values adaptability, continuous improvement, mentorship and doctor development. With access to advanced technology, state-of-the-art training facilities and a genuinely collaborative culture, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of critical care while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

As Vermont's only specialty and 24/7 emergency animal hospital, we see some of the region's most complex and challenging cases - creating an exciting environment for a Criticalist who wants to make a meaningful clinical impact.

What sets this hospital apart

• Advanced on-site diagnostics and treatment: MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy and radioiodine (I-131) therapy
• Regional referral destination: Serving patients from across Vermont and the wider region
• True multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside specialists in internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, neurology, dentistry and ophthalmology
• Established reputation: A long-standing presence within the Vermont veterinary community
• Strong medical leadership: A focus on mentorship, doctor development and positive hospital culture rather than simply clinical throughput
• Collaborative case management: Emergency and specialty teams work closely together to provide comprehensive care under one roof

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to help build and lead a formalised Critical Care service.

You'll have the autonomy and support to develop protocols, establish case-management standards and shape the future of critical care in collaboration with the emergency and specialty teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing complex and critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring, stabilisation and intervention
• Developing and implementing critical care protocols and standards
• Working closely with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine and other specialty services
• Providing positive, collaborative leadership to the wider hospital team
• Supporting excellent patient care and client experiences
• Communicating effectively with referring veterinarians
• Participating in ongoing professional development
• Mentoring and supporting developing veterinarians

Our specialists are actively involved in doctor development and mentorship, including a structured programme that gives Emergency clinicians hands-on and didactic exposure to specialty services.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a confident, collaborative Criticalist who is passionate about patient care and excited by the opportunity to build something.

You'll ideally be:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC)
• Eligible to obtain a Vermont veterinary licence
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple disciplines
• Passionate about mentoring and developing colleagues
• Adaptable, forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement
• Motivated to help establish and grow a formal Critical Care service

Compensation & benefits

$180,000-$250,000 base salary, with eligibility for a sign-on and relocation bonus.

The wider benefits package includes:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching of up to 4% after six months
• Generous paid time off
• Professional liability insurance
• Employer-supported HSA, FSA and commuter benefits
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• Company-paid or applicable state-provided bonding leave
• Employer-assisted student loan repayment
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Reimbursement for eligible professional licensing and membership fees
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee referral programme
• Benefits for your pets

Because we know your own animals matter too, you'll also have access to:

• Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Discounts on diagnostic laboratory testing
• Discounts on pet food
• Preferred-rate pet insurance options
• A culture built around people

We believe exceptional patient care starts with supporting the people who deliver it.

You'll be part of a team-first environment where clinicians are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas and contribute to the ongoing growth of the hospital.

The leadership team is committed to creating a positive working environment, providing the tools and resources clinicians need to succeed, and investing in professional development at every stage of a veterinary career.

This is more than an opportunity to join an established hospital - it's a chance to help shape and lead a growing Critical Care service, work alongside outstanding specialists and make a real difference to some of the region's most challenging cases.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Veterinary Criticalist looking for the opportunity to combine advanced medicine, clinical leadership, mentorship and genuine team collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment is subject to successful completion of references and a background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process where required.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Fear Free Practice, 401k