Veterinary Criticalist

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE) in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a board-certified or residency-eligible Critical Care clinician to join our ICU team. You will work with experienced colleagues in a patient-focused environment, leading ICU staff and coordinating with ER doctors and referring veterinarians.

The role offers a collaborative culture, in-house diagnostics, ongoing teaching opportunities, and a production-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency and Critical Care or completion of an approved critical care residency with eligibility for board certification.
• Pennsylvania veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one before your start date.
• High standards of medicine and adherence to the veterinary code of ethics.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including with clients facing difficult decisions.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach to teamwork in a fast-paced ICU.
• Availability for full-time, in-person work in Philadelphia, PA, including a share of holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill and post-operative patients in our ICU, including those transferred from our ER, specialty services, and referring hospitals
• Partner with our ER doctors, specialists, and referring veterinarians to coordinate comprehensive care
• Lead and teach your ICU technician team, and communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during difficult decisions
• Contribute to protocols, education, and the continued growth of the Critical Care service

Skills

Board certification in Emergency and 3

Pennsylvania veterinary license

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

In-person calendar availability

Job description

Emergency and Critical Care are some of the fastest-growing services at PASE, and we're looking for a criticalist to join our team. You'll work alongside experienced criticalist colleagues in an ICU built on teamwork, with the diagnostics, specialists, and technician support to practice high-level critical care every shift.

Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (PASE) is a veterinarian owned, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of Philadelphia. Our Critical Care service manages the hospital's sickest patients alongside a 24-hour emergency department and a full roster of specialty services.

Why criticalists choose PASE

• Colleagues, not a solo service. Share difficult cases and coverage with experienced criticalist colleagues, so the schedule is sustainable and days off are truly off.
• A service on the rise. As our Critical Care department grows, you'll have a real voice in protocols, ICU workflows, and how the service develops.
• Everything your patients need, in-house. CT, 1.5T MRI, ultrasound (Aplio i700), digital radiology, emergency ultrasound, in-house lab, and multi-parameter monitoring.
• Specialists to lean on. Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Oncology, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, and a radiologist performing ultrasound 5 days a week. Complex ICU patients get a true team approach.
• A skilled ICU technician team. Our technicians grow through a structured career leveling program and in-house training, and work with you as true partners in patient care.
• A culture built on communication. PASE is implementing TeamSTEPPS, a structured teamwork and patient safety program, across the hospital.
• Production upside with a safety net. Base salary plus production, with a production bonus paid every 4 weeks when you exceed target and no penalty when you don't.

Finishing residency? We built this for you, too.

We welcome residency-trained criticalists who are board eligible. New graduates join a team that makes the first year easier:

• Two experienced criticalist colleagues for case discussion and second opinions
• Support as you prepare for board certification, including CE allowance and PTO for CE
• Teaching opportunities with our ER doctors, support staff, and referral community, if you want them

What you'll do

• Manage critically ill and post-operative patients in our ICU, including those transferred from our ER, specialty services, and referring hospitals
• Partner with our ER doctors, specialists, and referring veterinarians to coordinate comprehensive care
• Lead and teach your ICU technician team, and communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during difficult decisions
• Contribute to protocols, education, and the continued growth of the Critical Care service

• Board certification in Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC or ECVECC), or completion of an approved critical care residency with eligibility for board certification
• Pennsylvania veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain one before your start date
• High standards of medicine and adherence to the veterinary code of ethics
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including with clients facing difficult decisions
• A collaborative, adaptable approach to teamwork in a fast-paced ICU
• Availability for full-time, in-person work in Philadelphia, PA, including a share of holiday coverage