Lead Veterinary Critical Care Specialist – ICU Design

The Vet Service; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Licensing fees reimbursement

Continuing education funding

Life insurance

Short-term disability protection

Paid time off

Pet care discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Vet Service in California is seeking an experienced Veterinary Criticalist to join a 24-hour emergency and specialty facility. Diplomates or practice-limited specialists in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care are welcomed to lead and shape intensive care services.

You will design and equip a dedicated ICU, select monitoring resources, and establish streamlined workflows while collaborating with seasoned emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

Qualifications

• Diplomate status or equivalent specialist credentials in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine qualification or equivalent with eligibility to obtain a California veterinary licence.
• Advanced knowledge of intensive care medicine, emergency stabilisation and the management of critically ill small animal patients.
• Strong clinical judgement and confidence in establishing effective intensive care protocols and treatment strategies.
• Excellent communication abilities with enthusiasm for multidisciplinary collaboration and developing specialist critical care services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop an intensive care unit, including equipment selection and departmental workflow planning.
• Collaborate with experienced emergency veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants to deliver high-quality care.
• Leverage onsite diagnostic facilities such as CT and endoscopy to guide treatment decisions and outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of specialist critical care services and departmental protocols.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Team collaboration

Emergency/ICU care

Education

DVM or equivalent

California license eligibility

Diplomate in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

Tools

Onsite CT

Endoscopy

ICU equipment

Job description

The Vet Service in California is seeking an experienced Veterinary Criticalist to join a 24-hour emergency and specialty facility. Diplomates or practice-limited specialists in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care are welcomed to lead and shape intensive care services.

You will design and equip a dedicated ICU, select monitoring resources, and establish streamlined workflows while collaborating with seasoned emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.