Veterinary Criticalist: ICU Leader in Honolulu

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Veterinary Criticalist to lead advanced critical care. This full-time role offers a high-impact, multidisciplinary environment alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians.

You will manage ICU patients, drive protocol development, and mentor the ECC team while collaborating across internal medicine, surgery, and radiology.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care or residency in ECC.
• Excellent communication and client-centered care.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and develop protocols.
• Collaborate with specialists and emergency teams for complex cases.
• Provide advanced critical care therapies, including high flow nasal oxygen.
• Mentor ECC team members and train technicians.
• Support other hospital departments and engage in ongoing education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Commitment to patient care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care

Tools

Ultrasound

CT Scan (128-slice)

MRI

Endoscopy

Job description

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) in Honolulu, HI, seeks a Veterinary Criticalist to lead advanced critical care. This full-time role offers a high-impact, multidisciplinary environment alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians.

You will manage ICU patients, drive protocol development, and mentor the ECC team while collaborating across internal medicine, surgery, and radiology.