Veterinary Criticalist

AAVMP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

PTO & CE allowance

Paid CE time

Disability insurance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our collaborative Critical Care team.

You’ll manage challenging cases in a 24/7 ICU within a 60,000-square-foot hospital equipped with advanced imaging and interventional capabilities. Ethos Veterinary Health supports a robust internship/residency program and a culture of mentorship.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist required.
• Experience in critical care and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to manage challenging cases in a 24/7 ICU.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage critical care cases in a 24/7 ICU.
• Collaborate with surgeons, internists, oncologists, and other specialists.
• Mentor interns and residents; participate in teaching.
• Support advanced diagnostics and treatment modalities.

Skills

Board-certified

Residency-trained

Critical care experience

Team collaboration

Education

DVM/ VMD

ACVIM Board/ACVECC

Job description

Job Description

Veterinary Criticalist

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists | Houston, Texas

Practice advanced critical care medicine at one of the nation's leading specialty hospitals.

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our collaborative, high-performing Critical Care team. With a diverse referral base, advanced technology, and a large multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to manage challenging cases while practicing alongside some of the most respected specialists in veterinary medicine.

Our Critical Care service is built to support exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside experienced emergency doctors, hospitalists, and highly trained ICU nurses in a dedicated 24/7 Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit, allowing you to focus on the patients who need your expertise most.

Our 60,000-square-foot hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped interventional radiology suite, comprehensive in-house diagnostics, and a Varian Halcyon radiation therapy system. Collaboration is part of our everyday practice, with specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Avian & Exotics, and more working together to deliver exceptional patient care.

Beyond the medicine, GCVS is committed to developing future specialists through a robust internship and residency program while fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Why Houston?

Big city opportunities. Texas-sized lifestyle. Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the country, offering world-class dining, professional sports, renowned museums, vibrant arts and entertainment, and endless outdoor recreation. Spend your weekends exploring Buffalo Bayou, cheering on your favorite pro team, visiting Space Center Houston, or escaping to the Gulf Coast, all while enjoying an affordable cost of living and a thriving professional community. It's a city where you can build an exceptional career without compromising the lifestyle you want.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Paid CE time
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• A collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together

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.