Veterinarian Criticalist Wheat Ridge, CO

Veritasvetpartners; Colorado; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established animal hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a Board Certified or Residency Trained Criticalist to join their expanding ICU. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional medical care while mentoring a dedicated team of support staff and intern doctors. With a commitment to collaborative medicine, the hospital fosters a culture of continuous learning and development. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a 4-day work week and the breathtaking backdrop of the Denver metro area, known for its vibrant community and outdoor activities. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Sign on and Relocation Bonus

Generous PTO

Cigna and Kaiser Medical plan options

Vision and dental plans

Mental health support with Talkspace

Trupanion Discount for Employee Pets

Continuing education support

401k retirement plan options

Basic life insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced veterinary medicine and critical care.
• Passion for mentoring support staff and interns.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-changing treatment to patients in the community.
• Collaborate with specialists and referring veterinarians.

Skills

Advanced veterinary medicine

Critical care expertise

Mentoring

Client service

Education

Board Certified or Residency Trained

Job description

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is expanding their ICU and would like to bring on additional Board Certified or Residency Trained Criticalist in December, 2025.

Our 37,500 square foot state of the art hospital is nestled in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, near the Denver metro area. Our team members range from living in the heart of active, downtown Denver to the retreats of mountain towns only 40 minutes away. The exponential growth of our area coupled with the majestic and friendly mountain culture provides a uniquely intrinsic balance of career development and life enhancement. The Denver area benefits from 300+ days of sunshine a year and endless opportunity for independent or community activity. The community is active throughout all seasons, boasting festivals of every kind.

Our hospital culture thrives on collaborative & integrative medicine, as we are a hybrid of multiple specialties and a general practice. Our doctors work collectively and symbiotically with each other. In addition, our structure incorporates the support staff of Certified Technicians and Assistants to be part of this camaraderie, working as peers. The underlying mantra of our team is driven by the desire to provide unsurpassed & compassionate patient care along with exceptional client service, both to our external and internal clients. We are invested in making this a career destination for all levels of staff and perpetuating a family atmosphere within the workplace. WRAH is a teaching hospital, with fourteen rotating intern doctors. Continuous learning and development is a cornerstone of the hospital culture.

How you'll make a difference:

As a Criticalist you will have the opportunity to bring your advanced education and experience to provide life-changing treatment to the patients of our community. You will also bring your deep passion for mentoring support staff and intern doctors, while providing counsel to the other specialists, and collaborating with the referring community. You will be committed to the highest level of medical care and be a champion of client service.

Schedule: 4-day work week and shared on call.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary of $200,000-250,000 with additional potential with production bonus
• Sign on and Relocation Bonus
• Generous PTO
• Cigna and Kaiser Medical plan options, as well as vision and dental plans with HSA option - some plans paid 100%
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Trupanion Discount for Employee Pets
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members

Base Pay: $200,000 - $250,000 USD