Senior Veterinary Criticalist: Emergency & ICU

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match

CE allowance

Job summary

Ethos/SAGE Concord seeks a board-certified veterinary criticalist to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care service in Concord, CA. You will manage high-acuity patients, support an established Criticalist, and work with a collaborative team across specialties.

Our hospital offers a large, modern facility with dedicated ICU, ultrasound support, and a culture focused on collaboration, sustainability, and continuous learning. Relocation and sign-on may be available.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree with California licensure eligibility.
• Board certification in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) or residency in Emergency & Critical Care with board-eligibility.
• Strong critical care and communication skills.
• Desire to mentor staff within a multispecialty environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization.
• Provide comprehensive management of complex medical and surgical ICU patients.
• Collaborate with the Criticalist, Emergency clinicians, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Neurology.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions.
• Utilize advanced critical care monitoring, oxygen therapy, and ventilation as appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and communicate recommendations to clients and referring veterinarians.

Skills

DVM/VCI basics

DACVECC or residency

Clinical critical care

Client communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Eligibility for California veterinary licensure

Tools

Ultrasound

Job description

Ethos/SAGE Concord seeks a board-certified veterinary criticalist to join our growing Emergency & Critical Care service in Concord, CA. You will manage high-acuity patients, support an established Criticalist, and work with a collaborative team across specialties.

Our hospital offers a large, modern facility with dedicated ICU, ultrasound support, and a culture focused on collaboration, sustainability, and continuous learning. Relocation and sign-on may be available.