Small Animal Criticalist — 24/7 ER, Growth & Benefits

Cerro Alto Specialty and Emergency Hospital; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

CE allowance and paid professional dev

Paid vacation and sick leave

24/7 ER with boarded surgeon and radi/

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Small Animal Criticalist to join our advanced, privately owned practice. Our state-of-the-art facility supports both specialty and emergency medicine with a collaborative team approach.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, skilled, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, contributing to education, research, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a residency program in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care.
• Board certification (or board eligibility) by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex emergency and critical care cases.
• Perform emergency procedures such as intubation, ventilation, thoracocentesis, and central line placement.
• Lead training of staff in critical care protocols and life support techniques.
• Interpret diagnostics including blood gas, ECG, imaging, CT, and labs to guide care.
• Collaborate with referring veterinarians on comprehensive treatment plans.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to provide care across departments.
• Educate pet owners on diagnosis and long-term care.
• Contribute to development and growth of the specialty and ER services.

Skills

DVM

Residency in SAC

Board certification (DACVECC)

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

DVM or equivalent

Residency in Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care

Tools

None

Job description

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Small Animal Criticalist to join our advanced, privately owned practice. Our state-of-the-art facility supports both specialty and emergency medicine with a collaborative team approach.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, skilled, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, contributing to education, research, and high-quality patient care.