Criticalist

Cladda Vet; Fredericksburg (VA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

4 weeks PTO

CE allowance

License/dues reimbursement

Retirement plan with match

Résumé du poste

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Veterinary Criticalist to lead our ICU and critical care service. You will work alongside emergency clinicians and other specialty services to provide high-quality, coordinated care for complex patients.

The role offers a collaborative, well-equipped hospital environment with ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities to develop a growing specialty service within a 24-hour

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with completion of an accredited emergency and critical care residency.
• Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Virginia license or eligibility to practice is required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee management of critically ill and post-surgical patients in the ICU, including sepsis, trauma, respiratory failure, and MODS.
• Perform and interpret advanced monitoring and interventions (mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, blood products, high-flow oxygen).
• Collaborate with the emergency team and other specialties on multidisciplinary cases.
• Build and mentor a technical support team for critical care, including ICU protocols.
• Train emergency clinicians and technicians in advanced critical care techniques.
• Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and client communication about prognosis and options.
• Contribute to rounds and development of hospital protocols.

Connaissances

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Formation

DVM/VMD with ECC residency

Description du poste

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team | Fredericksburg, VA

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region. We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and a caseload that keeps medicine interesting.

Cladda is seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Veterinary Criticalist to join our specialty team. This is a chance to lead and shape a critical care/ICU service within a supportive, well-equipped emergency and specialty hospital — working alongside emergency clinicians and other specialty services to deliver high-quality, coordinated care for our most complex patients.

What You'll Do

• Oversee management of critically ill and post-surgical patients in the ICU, including sepsis, trauma, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction
• Perform and interpret advanced monitoring and interventions (mechanical ventilation, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, blood product administration, high-flow oxygen therapy, and more)
• Collaborate closely with our emergency team on shared and transferred cases, and with other specialty services on multidisciplinary cases
• Build and mentor a technical support team dedicated to critical care, including ICU protocols and monitoring standards
• Support ongoing training of emergency clinicians and technicians in advanced critical care techniques
• Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around prognosis and treatment options
• Contribute to case rounds and ongoing development of hospital protocols

What We're Looking For

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) with completion of an accredited emergency and critical care residency
• Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills
• A team-oriented approach and interest in helping grow a new or developing specialty service
• Active or eligible veterinary license in Virginia

What Cladda Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Support to build a specialty service with input into equipment, protocols, and team structure
• Access to a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital infrastructure, including advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Relocation assistance available
• Full benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 4 weeks PTO, generous CE allowance, license/dues reimbursement, retirement plan with match — further details shared during the interview process)

Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.

The pay range for this role is:

180,000 - 250,000 USD per year (Cladda Veterinary Team LLC)