Veterinary Criticalist

National Veterinary Associates; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign-on and relocation assistance

CE allowance and professional dev.

Employee assistance programs

Housing options

Top-rated school systems

Year-round sunshine and outdoor events

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero, Florida is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Specialist to join our 24/7 referral hospital. You will manage high-acuity emergencies, collaborate with ICU and specialty teams, and provide advanced therapies and compassionate client communication.

Join a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment that values continuous learning, professional development, and excellent patient care in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC).
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
• Interest in contributing to program development and advancing critical care services.

Responsibilities

• Manage high acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development.
• Perform advanced therapies such as mechanical ventilation and high flow oxygen based on available equipment.
• Support program growth initiatives such as blood bank services or residency development.
• Engage in ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities, including POCUS and echocardiography training.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Mentorship

Continuous learning

Education

DVM (or equivalent)

DACVECC board certification

Job description

Hospital Name: Florida Veterinary Referral Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Emergency & Critical Care Specialist
Full-Time opportunity in Estero, Florida

At Florida Veterinary Referral Center, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. FVRC is an established, high caseload specialty and emergency hospital with a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and a collaborative, team focused culture.

You’ll work alongside a highly skilled specialty and emergency team in a state-of-the-art 24/7 referral hospital with advanced diagnostics, modern equipment, and strong interdepartmental collaboration. As a Critical Care Specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to manage complex, high acuity cases while working closely with emergency, specialty, and ICU teams.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Estero offers a relaxed Gulf Coast lifestyle with easy access to white sand beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Located between Fort Myers and Naples, the area provides year-round sunshine, warm weather, and abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

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.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign on and relocation assistance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Employee assistance programs
• Abundant housing options
• Access to top rated school systems
• Year-round sunshine and outdoor activities
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

In your day to day, you will:

• Manage high acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development
• Perform advanced therapies such as mechanical ventilation and high flow oxygen based on available equipment
• Support program growth initiatives such as blood bank services or residency development
• Engage in ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities, including POCUS and echocardiography training
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations
• Contribute to a positive, team focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC)
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine
• Interest in contributing to program development and advancing critical care services

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.