Veterinary Criticalist: Lead ICU, Teach, No Weekend Shifts

AAVMP; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

CE allowance

Job summary

Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Natick, MA is seeking a Veterinary Criticalist for a full-time role. You will manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, lead interdisciplinary rounds, and help shape the future of our critical care service, including teaching and mentoring colleagues.

The position offers a $210,000–$250,000 base salary with three 12-hour shifts per week, no weekends, and dedicated teaching time.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree or international equivalent.
• Eligible for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care or residency-trained welcome.
• Strong teaching, mentoring, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and critical care patients.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and protocol development.
• Perform advanced therapies (e.g., mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen).
• Support hospital-wide critical care standards and program growth.
• Mentor ER clinicians and technicians and contribute to teaching opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching mindset

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

DVM or equivalent

Massachusetts licensure eligibility

Board Certification in ECC

Residency trained in ECC

Job description

Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Natick, MA is seeking a Veterinary Criticalist for a full-time role. You will manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, lead interdisciplinary rounds, and help shape the future of our critical care service, including teaching and mentoring colleagues.

The position offers a $210,000–$250,000 base salary with three 12-hour shifts per week, no weekends, and dedicated teaching time.