Veterinary Criticalist

North Dallas VESH; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NDVESH) in Frisco, Texas, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our growing Critical Care team. You’ll work alongside an additional board-certified Criticalist and an experienced Emergency team, providing advanced care for complex and critically ill patients. NDVESH is a brand-new 13,000+ sq.

ft. facility with dedicated ICU, feline ward, multiple exam rooms, two surgical suites, in-house lab and

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care or residency training in Emergency and Critical Care is required.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care for complex, unstable, and life-threatening cases in collaboration with the Emergency and Critical Care teams.
• Manage patients requiring advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, transfusion support, vasopressor therapy, and extracorporeal therapies.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics including CT, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory capabilities to guide patient care.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Nephrology & Urology, and other clinical services to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Support and mentor the Critical Care team while contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through communication, consultation, and continuing education.
• Work with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration and continuous learning.

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care or Residency Trained in Emergency and Critical Care

Job description

North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NDVESH) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our growing Critical Care team in Frisco, Texas. You’ll join an established Critical Care service alongside an additional board-certified Criticalist and an experienced Emergency team, providing advanced care for complex and critically ill patients.

NDVESH is a brand-new, 13,000+ sq. ft. emergency and specialty hospital designed around advanced medicine and collaborative patient care. The hospital features a dedicated critical care/ICU with a separate feline ward, 6+ private exam rooms, two advanced surgical suites, in-house laboratory and pharmacy, a 32-slice CT, diagnostic ultrasound, and on-site endoscopy and dialysis.

Our Critical Care service manages a diverse range of complex cases and has access to advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, blood transfusion, vasopressor therapy, hemodialysis, extracorporeal therapies, and advanced diagnostic imaging. You’ll work closely with Emergency, Surgery, and Nephrology & Urology to provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients.

At North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Critical Care at a growing hospital while building a service that reflects your expertise and clinical interests.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

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

Location Highlight

Frisco offers the energy of a rapidly growing North Texas community with easy access to everything the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has to offer. Enjoy a thriving dining and entertainment scene, professional sports, excellent parks and trails, and convenient access to Dallas while living in a community known for its strong quality of life.

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

• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide advanced critical care for complex, unstable, and life-threatening cases in collaboration with the Emergency and Critical Care teams.
• Manage patients requiring advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, transfusion support, vasopressor therapy, and extracorporeal therapies.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics including CT, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory capabilities to guide patient care.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Surgery, Nephrology & Urology, and other clinical services to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Support and mentor the Critical Care team while contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through communication, consultation, and continuing education.
• 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 or Residency Trained in Emergency and Critical Care.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

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.