Veterinary Criticalist

Ethos Veterinary Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Akron, Ohio is actively recruiting a Veterinary Criticalist to help build our Emergency/Critical Care Department. The role includes rotating through the Cleveland hospital if desired and collaborating with our sister facility.

Join a long‑standing network that values compassionate patient care, teamwork, and mentorship across internships and residencies as we expand our critical care services.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with a progressive team of Emergency doctors providing high‑quality care
• Collaborate with nursing staff and VTS‑level colleagues to ensure excellent patient care
• Work with specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Exotics, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology and Ophthalmology
• Be part of a care team built on compassion, communication and teamwork
• Support internship and residency programs within the hospital
• Develop and lead the Emergency/Critical Care service with ample resources
• Partner with Metro‑Cleveland East for collaborative critical care opportunities
• Enjoy a great workplace culture and a flexible schedule promoting work/life balance

Job description

• Come to Akron and help us build our Emergency/Critical Care Department!

• Come to Akron and help us build our Emergency/Critical Care Department!

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, a Specialty and Emergency Referral Facility based in Akron, Ohio is actively recruiting a Criticalist to join our team. Partner and collaborate with our Criticalists in our Cleveland hospital. If you like a change of scenery there is an opportunity to rotate through the Cleveland hospital but it is not required. The Metropolitan Veterinary group has provided specialty and emergency care for over 50 years. With an established reputation for providing the “Gold Standard” of veterinary medicine, we are expanding our hospital and are excited to expand our services to include Critical Care.

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital Team

• Help support and work with a progressive and experienced group of Emergency doctors who value and practice high-quality medicine
• Work side by side with talented nursing staff (including several VTS) that prides itself on providing exceptional patient care
• Collaborate with our specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Exotics, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, and Ophthalmology; all are very excited to expand the critical care team and join our Metro family
• Be part of our Metro care team that is built on compassion, communication, and teamwork!
• Support our robust internship and residency programs, as well as our commitment to an evolving and well-trained support staff

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital And You

• Help develop an Emergency/Critical Care Service and practice medicine with unlimited resources and support
• Our sister hospital, Metro-Cleveland East, has two board-certified criticalists who are looking forward to collaborating!
• Practice at hospitals that are known for a great workplace environment and culture
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance

Join us in beautiful Northeast Ohio, where you will be minutes from Cleveland, Lake Erie, and the sprawling Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Our amenities are second to none for anyone who enjoys the nightlife, fine dining, or getting out in nature for a bike ride or a hike!

Visit our website at metropolitanvet.com

To start your journey please contact Mark Hyde at [e-mail]

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

• Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.