Veterinary Criticalist – ER & ICU Leader in Boulder

Ethos Veterinary Health; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance and professional dev.

Monthly production bonus

Leadership opportunities

Research support

Job summary

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Boulder seeks a Veterinary Criticalist to lead high-acuity emergency and ICU care within a state-of-the-art facility. You will collaborate with a team of specialists to design and execute advanced treatment plans for critically ill patients, leveraging CASE's cutting-edge ICU capabilities.

This full-time role offers a base salary of $175,000–$200,000 plus a ProSal monthly production bonus, with Colorado licensure eligibility and DACVECC preferred.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Colorado veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification (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, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage, stabilization, and advanced critical care treatment planning.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds while partnering with specialty services to create integrated treatment plans for complex patients.
• Perform advanced therapies, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange, hemofiltration, and other critical care interventions supported by CASE's advanced ICU capabilities.
• Support program growth, teaching initiatives, and clinical excellence across the Emergency and Critical Care service.
• Engage in continuing education, mentorship, research opportunities, and professional development within a collaborative specialty environment.
• 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.

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Colorado veterinary licensure eligibility

DACVECC or Residency Trained in Emergency & Critical Care

Job description

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Boulder seeks a Veterinary Criticalist to lead high-acuity emergency and ICU care within a state-of-the-art facility. You will collaborate with a team of specialists to design and execute advanced treatment plans for critically ill patients, leveraging CASE's cutting-edge ICU capabilities.

This full-time role offers a base salary of $175,000–$200,000 plus a ProSal monthly production bonus, with Colorado licensure eligibility and DACVECC preferred.