Veterinarian - Criticalist

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay with incentive bonus

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Generous paid time off

Employer-assisted student loan repayment

Continuing education allowance

Mental Health Resources

Discounts on veterinary services and pet products

Job summary

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in Allentown, PA is looking for a Board Eligible or Board Certified Veterinary Criticalist.

This role involves managing ICU patients, performing advanced diagnostics, and mentoring staff. The organization prioritizes compassionate care and collaboration in a well-equipped facility.

Competitive pay ranges from $200,000 to $225,000 annually, with additional incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Veterinary Criticalist DACVECC.
• Ability to attain PA Veterinary License.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making in high-acuity cases.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage ICU patients.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide guidance on emergency stabilization.
• Collaborate with specialty departments for comprehensive care.
• Mentor and support veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Leadership skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent

Board Certified or Board Eligible Veterinary Criticalist DACVECC

Job description

Veterinary Criticalist (DACVECC)

Eastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Center (EPVMC) in Allentown, PA is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Board Eligible or Board Certified Criticalist to our team.

EPVMC was built on a simple but powerful idea. Pets in the Lehigh Valley deserve access to advanced veterinary care at any hour, any day. What began as a 24/7 emergency hospital has grown into a collaborative specialty center where medicine is practiced at a high level, and no one works alone. Our teams are made up of people who are curious, driven, and committed to doing what is best for patients. We support each other, we challenge each other, and we continue to grow together. EPVMC has well-staffed referral services in Anesthesia, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, and Surgery along with a great team of emergency clinicians to offer advanced care to a well‑educated and devoted client base.

EPVMC has full in‑house laboratory capabilities, two isolation suites, 6 ICU oxygen kennels, GE Versana point‑of‑care ultrasound, 6 surgical suites, fluoroscopy (C‑arm), 64‑slice GE Lightspeed CT with fluoroscopy package, 1.5T GE MRI, GE Fortis ultrasound, holmium laser, dental suite with cone‑beam CT and digital dental radiography, and Karl Storz endoscopy.

Allentown sits in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, one of PA’s fastest growing regions. It offers a mix of city convenience, small‑town comfort, and easy access to bigger destinations. The area attracts families, young professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts because it delivers a strong balance of lifestyle, affordability and opportunity.

Learn more about us visit us here https://epvmc.com/

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Oversee and manage ICU patients, including trauma, sepsis, shock, respiratory distress, metabolic crises, and postoperative critical cases.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including point‑of‑care ultrasound, arterial/central line placement, and continuous hemodynamic monitoring.
• Provide expert guidance on emergency stabilization, triage, and case management for ER and ICU staff.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and ongoing updates.
• Collaborate with specialty departments (surgery, internal medicine, neurology, etc.) to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Lead and participate in CPR events following RECOVER guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of ICU protocols, workflows, and training programs.
• Mentor and support veterinarians, technicians, and support staff through rounds, case reviews, and teaching opportunities.

BENEFITS

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is outstanding and rewarding:

• Great pay $200,000‑225,000 annually, plus, get up to a $50,000 incentive bonus
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a total company match of up to 4% – after 6 months of service
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve your perfect work‑life balance
• Company‑paid bonding leave
• Employer‑assisted student loan repayment
• Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowance
• Reimbursement for professional fees of medical licensing, DEA licensing, and professional memberships (eligible employees only)
• Mental Health Resources

Special Benefits for Your Own Pet

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Veterinary Criticalist DACVECC
• Ability to attain PA Veterinary License
• Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making in high‑acuity cases
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Team‑oriented approach with a focus on collaboration and mentorship

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.