Veterinary Criticalist

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is seeking a hospital-based, board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist (ECC) to join Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Boulder.

CASE offers advanced ICU capabilities, on-site dialysis, MRI/CT support, and a collaborative specialty team. Competitive base salary of $175,000–$200,000 with a monthly production bonus and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist (ECC).
• Join a highly specialized, friendly, and skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care for ICU patients as part of a collaborative specialty team.

Job description

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is a large, multi-specialty, emergency and referral institution in beautiful Boulder, CO seeking a hospital-based, board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist (ECC) to join our highly specialized, friendly, and skilled team.

Why Critical Care at CASE?

• Advanced ICU capabilities built to match the complexity of cases you'll see: mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), and hemofiltration — this isn't a department improvising with basic support, it's one equipped for your sickest, most complex patients
• Extracorporeal therapies program on-site, including hemodialysis, giving criticalists a full toolkit for renal and toxin cases without needing to refer out

Robust in-house laboratory with digital cytology and viscoelastic coagulation monitoring, so you get real-time diagnostic answers instead of waiting on send-outs during time-sensitive cases

• 4-way float radiography table, MRI, CT-adjacent imaging support, and ultrasound readily available for critical patients requiring rapid diagnostics
• Collegial, tightly integrated specialty team — Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Nephrology/Urology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry & Oral Surgery — all under one roof, meaning true collaborative case management rather than working in a silo
• Cardiologist and Anesthesiologist joining the team in September; currently also hiring for Surgical Oncology
• High standard of care already established, with hospital leadership dedicated to supporting continued excellence in critical care
• Department leadership opportunities available immediately for the right candidate
• Supportive fee structure that allows criticalists to realize production goals

CASE in Summary

• A beautiful, 52,000 sq. ft. hospital, built in 2021, with an expansive, light-filled, modern layout
• Advanced tools and treatments on-site: linear accelerator, hemodialysis, endoscopy, in-house lab, subcutaneous ureteral bypass, water treadmill, therapeutic and surgical lasers, minimally invasive procedures including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, vascular interventions, and more
• Rotating and specialty internship program, currently training 3 surgical interns and 7 rotating interns — meaning you'll have real support and teaching opportunities, not just extra hands
• Close collaboration with Ethos Discovery, actively contributing to six clinical trials on-site
• Participation in specialty college governance and committees welcomed and supported

Commitment to Learning & Development

Personal and professional development is fully supported — continuing education, research contributions, specialty-college participation and leadership are all part of the culture here, not just a line in the job description.

Why Boulder?

Nestled at the base of the Rockies and just 30 minutes from Denver, Boulder offers a unique blend of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and urban perks. Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine, 24 local breweries, hiking trails, skiing, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Competitive base salary-$175,000- $200,000, commensurate with experience and desired working commitment

• Prosal compensation model with monthly production bonus, transparent production reports, and no negative accrual

Interested in joining this amazing team? Let's connect!

Application Deadline | September 30, 2026

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.