Veterinary Criticalist - ECC Leader & Mentor

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Mission (KS); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional dev.

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

Resumo da oferta

Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Mission, Kansas, is seeking a Critical Care Specialist (ECC) who is board-certified or residency-trained. This full-time position offers collaboration with ER, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, and Internal Medicine teams.

You will manage high-acuity ICU patients, participate in rounds, mentor interns, and contribute to growth of the Critical Care service while enjoying a supportive hospital culture.

Qualificações

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or residency-trained in Emergency & 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, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsabilidades

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development.
• Perform advanced therapies, including mechanical ventilation and advanced critical care treatments utilizing a fully equipped ICU.
• Support program growth initiatives and help expand the impact of the Critical Care service within the hospital.
• Engage in ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities while helping train interns and emergency clinicians.
• 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.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Mentorship

Continuous learning

Formação académica

DVM degree

DACVECC board certification

ECC residency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hospital Name: Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Critical Care Specialist (ECC)

Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Criticalist
Emergency & Critical Care opportunity in Mission, Kansas
Schedule: Full-Time

Why Join Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

At Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, you'll do more than practice exceptional medicine, you'll help shape the future of a thriving and collaborative Emergency & Critical Care service. As one of the most respected specialty hospitals in the region, MVES has been committed to supporting referring veterinarians, clients, and pets since 1993.

We're seeking a second residency-trained or board-certified Criticalist to join our growing team. You'll work alongside specialists in ER and Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, and Internal Medicine who share a commitment to collaboration, communication, and outstanding patient care. Our culture is built on teamwork, education, and supporting one another to achieve the best outcomes for patients while fostering professional growth at every stage of your career.

MVES proudly supports a rotating internship and surgical internship program. Interns participate in weekly radiology rounds, daily ICU rounds, and formal presentations throughout the year. Our commitment to mentorship has helped recent interns secure ECC residencies, specialty residencies, and advanced internship opportunities.

Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty operates from a 22,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital designed to support advanced patient care and collaboration across services. Our expansive ICU is equipped with cage-side oxygen and suction capabilities, oxygen cages, advanced patient monitoring systems, and mechanical ventilation to provide comprehensive critical care support. The department also features a dedicated ICU ultrasound for AFAST examinations, infusion pumps, internal and external defibrillation capabilities, and cardiac pacing equipment. Supported by a highly skilled and dedicated ICU nursing team, our facility provides the resources, technology, and clinical support needed to deliver exceptional care to the most complex and critically ill patients.

Location Highlight

Located in Mission, Kansas, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of suburban comfort and urban amenities. The Kansas City metro area offers a vibrant food scene, professional sports, arts and entertainment, and numerous parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. With a lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas and a welcoming community, Mission is an ideal place to build both your career and your 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.

• Competitive compensation
• 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:

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development.
• Perform advanced therapies, including mechanical ventilation and advanced critical care treatments utilizing a fully equipped ICU.
• Support program growth initiatives and help expand the impact of the Critical Care service within the hospital.
• Engage in ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities while helping train interns and emergency clinicians.
• 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 & Critical Care (DACVECC) or residency-trained in Emergency & 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, mentorship, 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.

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