Veterinary Criticalist

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Veterinary Criticalist to lead advanced critical care. This full-time role offers a high-impact, multidisciplinary environment alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians.

You will manage ICU patients, drive protocol development, and mentor the ECC team while collaborating across internal medicine, surgery, and radiology.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care or residency in ECC.
• Excellent communication and client-centered care.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and develop protocols.
• Collaborate with specialists and emergency teams for complex cases.
• Provide advanced critical care therapies, including high flow nasal oxygen.
• Mentor ECC team members and train technicians.
• Support other hospital departments and engage in ongoing education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Commitment to patient care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care

Tools

Ultrasound

CT Scan (128-slice)

MRI

Endoscopy

Job description

Hospital Name: Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Hawaii

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Criticalist $200,000 – $230,000 annually, depending on experience and board certification Full-Time opportunity in Honolulu, HI

At Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC), you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

VERC is an advanced 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital with a dynamic and growing team of board certified specialists and highly trained emergency professionals. You’ll work alongside specialists in critical care, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, oncology, and radiology, as well as experienced emergency veterinarians, in a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care.

VERC’s newly built 17,250 square foot facility features a dedicated ICU and advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, 128 slice CT, the state’s first veterinary MRI, fluoroscopy, an in-house laboratory, VCM Vet Analyzer, high flow nasal oxygen, an internal blood bank, and telemetry. The hospital also has two VTS ECC team members on staff.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate across a larger network of specialty and emergency hospitals while maintaining the distinctive identity and culture of VERC.

Live and practice in Honolulu, the vibrant capital of Hawai ʻ i and gateway to O ʻ ahu ’ s incredible beaches, outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, dining, and year-round island lifestyle. From Waik ī k ī and Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor and the North Shore, O ʻ ahu offers an exceptional mix of city amenities and natural beauty.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance including medical, dental, and 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
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Access to mentorship and collaboration across the Ethos Veterinary Health network
• Opportunities for continued professional development and advanced training

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
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate closely with specialists, emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Provide advanced critical care therapies, including high flow nasal oxygen and other therapies based on patient needs and available equipment
• Support and participate in internal blood bank services and other critical care initiatives
• Provide technician training and mentorship to support continued growth and development of the ECC team
• Provide clinical support to other departments throughout the hospital
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and mentorship opportunities, including POCUS and echocardiography training
• 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 training 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
• Motivation and energy to contribute to a growing critical care service and multidisciplinary hospital environment

Join Us

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