Veterinary Criticalist

Gulf-Coast-Veterinary-Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our established, collaborative Critical Care team in Houston. You’ll manage complex cases alongside emergency doctors, hospitalists, ICU nurses, and specialists across disciplines in a 60,000-square-foot hospital with a dedicated 24/7 ICU.

You will mentor interns and residents, contribute to the residency program, and participate in a culture of teamwork and continuous

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or Residency Trained in 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced critical care for a diverse and challenging caseload in a dedicated 24/7 ICU and Intermediate Care Unit.
• Work alongside experienced emergency doctors, hospitalists, ICU nurses, and specialty teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics and therapies, supported by in-house laboratory capabilities, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and Interventional Radiology.
• Collaborate closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and other specialty services.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients and communicate recommendations clearly with referring veterinarians and pet owners.
• Participate in teaching and mentorship through GCVS’s internship and residency programs.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative team player

Mentorship

Patient-centered care

Education

DVM degree or equivalent

Board Certification in Critical Care or residency-trained in Critical Care

Tools

MRI

CT

Fluoroscopy

Ultrasound

Job description

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our established, collaborative Critical Care team. You’ll have the opportunity to manage complex and challenging cases alongside experienced emergency doctors, hospitalists, ICU nurses, and specialists across a wide range of disciplines.

At GCVS, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Our 60,000-square-foot hospital features a dedicated 24/7 Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit, comprehensive in-house diagnostics, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped Interventional Radiology Suite, and a Varian Halcyon radiation therapy system. Our Critical Care team works closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Avian & Exotics, and other specialty services.

GCVS also offers a robust internship and residency program, creating opportunities to teach, mentor, and contribute to the development of future specialists.

Houston offers big-city opportunities with a Texas-sized lifestyle. From world-class dining, professional sports, museums, and arts and entertainment to outdoor recreation, Space Center Houston, and easy access to the Gulf Coast, there’s always something to explore.

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 a diverse and challenging caseload in a dedicated 24/7 ICU and Intermediate Care Unit.
• Work alongside experienced emergency doctors, hospitalists, ICU nurses, and specialty teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics and therapies, supported by in-house laboratory capabilities, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and Interventional Radiology.
• Collaborate closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and other specialty services.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients and communicate recommendations clearly with referring veterinarians and pet owners.
• Participate in teaching and mentorship through GCVS’s internship and residency programs.
• 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 Critical Care or Residency Trained in 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.