Veterinary Criticalist

National Veterinary Associates; Dublin; On-site; EUR 191,668 - 212,965; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid licensure and professional liability coverage

CE allowance and professional development support

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist to join the SAGE Veterinary Centers in Dublin. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality critical care in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment. The position includes access to advanced technology and a strong caseload, supported by an experienced leadership team. The expected salary ranges from $225,000 to $250,000 based on experience and credentials, along with a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Board certification or residency training in veterinary critical care.
• Strong clinical skills in emergency and critical care medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to small animals.
• Collaborate with a multi-specialty team.
• Mentor and support junior staff.

Job description

SAGE Veterinary Centers in Dublin - Criticalist (Board-Certified or Residency-Trained)

SAGE Veterinary Centers in Dublin is seeking a second board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist to join our established and growing multi-specialty team.

At SAGE Dublin, collaboration is at the center of how we practice. Our team includes specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Oncology, and Anesthesiology, with seamless partnership across the broader SAGE network. This is a hospital where specialists work side by side, share cases, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Why SAGE Dublin?

SAGE Dublin is a mature, well-respected specialty hospital with a strong caseload and a culture that prioritizes both clinical excellence and team experience.

• Highly collaborative, multi-specialty environment
• Established ECC service supporting a robust critical care caseload
• Advanced technology, including upgraded CT and ultrasound, high-flow nasal oxygen, and VCM
• Innovation-driven culture—frequent beta site for new tools and processes
• Modern workflow, including TigerConnect communication and EzyVet (paperless EMR)
• Team-focused culture where people feel supported, valued, and engaged

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into a well-established critical care service with strong support and immediate caseload, while also having the ability to shape and grow the service alongside an experienced leadership team.

Whether your focus is purely clinical or you’re interested in mentoring, collaboration, or program development, you’ll find the infrastructure and support to do it here.

Living in Dublin / Tri-Valley Area

Located in the heart of the East Bay, Dublin offers access to everything that makes Northern California exceptional—without the intensity of city living.

• Just ~35 miles from San Francisco
• Easy access to Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe
• Family-friendly community with excellent schools and newer housing
• Outdoor lifestyle with parks, hiking, and nearby coastal escapes
• Vibrant local culture, including events like the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival
• Base salary: $225,000 – $250,000 (based on experience and credentials)
• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid licensure and professional liability coverage
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.