Veterinary Criticalist

Ethos Veterinary Health; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off (sick leave & vacation)

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on & relocation assistance

CE allowance & professional devt

Mentorship opportunities

Abundant housing options

Job summary

Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero, FL, is seeking a qualified Emergency & Critical Care Specialist for a full-time role. The hospital operates as a high-caseload 24/7 referral center, offering advanced diagnostics and a collaborative team culture.

You will lead and participate in ICU care, contribute to protocol development, and mentor junior clinicians while advancing critical care services across the FVRC network.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC).
• Strong communication and client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Interest in 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 protocol development.
• Perform advanced therapies such as mechanical ventilation and high flow oxygen.
• 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

Board Certification in Emergency and C

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Mentorship & teaching

Continuous learning

Program development interest

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Eligibility for state veterinary licensure

Job description

Emergency & Critical Care Specialist

Full-Time opportunity in Estero, Florida

Emergency & Critical Care Specialist

Full-Time opportunity in Estero, Florida

Why Join Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC)

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.

Perks & Benefits

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.

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.