Senior Veterinary Criticalist — Lead Emergency & ICU

Ethos Veterinary Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance and professional growth

Paid time off and disability

Job summary

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Criticalist (Emergency & Critical Care) to join our AAHA-accredited hospital as a full-time leader in critical care. This role involves managing high-acuity cases, leading interdisciplinary rounds, and advancing patient care with advanced therapies.

The position offers a competitive, production-based compensation with potential sign-on or relocation assistance, robust benefits, and strong opportunities for

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with Colorado veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or Residency Trained in Emergency & Critical Care.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage, stabilization, and ongoing critical care management.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds while collaborating with Emergency and Neurology team on shared patient care.
• Perform advanced therapies utilizing mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, telemetry, oxygen kennels, and other critical care technologies available within the hospital.
• Support the continued development and growth of critical care services while helping advance patient care protocols and best practices.
• Partner with a rapidly expanding specialty team, including newly added Neurology services, to help strengthen advanced patient care offerings throughout the hospital.
• Engage in continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities designed to support long-term career growth.
• Collaborate closely with specialty and emergency teams to ensure exceptional case management and patient outcomes.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Job description

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Criticalist (Emergency & Critical Care) to join our AAHA-accredited hospital as a full-time leader in critical care. This role involves managing high-acuity cases, leading interdisciplinary rounds, and advancing patient care with advanced therapies.

The position offers a competitive, production-based compensation with potential sign-on or relocation assistance, robust benefits, and strong opportunities for