Veterinary Criticalist - The Regional Veterinary Referral Center

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing, retention, and relocation package up to $100,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Springfield, Virginia is looking for a Board-Certified or Residency Trained Veterinary Criticalist. This role involves performing patient exams, client communication, and maintaining medical records while working with experienced staff. Qualifications include a DVM or VMD degree, a year of internship, and a completed residency. The pay range is $180,000 to $250,000 with additional benefits including signing bonuses and comprehensive insurance packages.

Qualifications

• Veterinarians must have a degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution.
• Must hold a current State Veterinary License and DEA registration.
• Candidates should possess strong diagnostic and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups.
• Communicate and educate clients about treatment options.
• Maintain accurate medical records and manage pharmacy duties.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical skills

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Team‑oriented work ethic

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution

Current State Veterinary License

Completed a 3‑year AVMA‑approved residency program

1‑year rotational internship in small‑animal medicine, surgery, or ER

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Board‑Certified or Residency Trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high‑quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. The candidate will work alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, closely collaborating with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager.

Regional Veterinary Referral Center

The RVRC in Springfield, Virginia offers 24/7 emergency and critical care and provides specialty services including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, Radioiodine, and Physical Rehabilitation. The center is centrally located near Washington DC and includes state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic facilities such as I‑131 therapy, ultrasound, digital radiography, linear accelerator, CT, and MRI.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Communicate and educate clients
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Handle pharmacy duties and controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor hospital protocols from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases and attend daily rounds to ensure high standards
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution
• 1‑year rotational internship in small‑animal medicine, surgery, or ER
• Completed a 3‑year AVMA‑approved residency program
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration maintained
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Team‑oriented work ethic
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care
• Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and timely with medical and hospital staff
• Client communication skills: elicit information, establish rapport, explain treatment to owners
• Comfortable handling pets experiencing severe stress or pain
• Physical requirements: some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; moderate physical demand periodically

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Board certification
• 2–5 years post‑residency experience
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals, performing cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological examinations, diagnosing and prescribing appropriate treatments
• Problem‑solving ability for high‑quality hospital management
• Effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients and staff
• Professionalism and ability to give and receive constructive criticism
• Business acumen for veterinary hospital finances
• Knowledge of ethical principles guiding patient decisions
• Commitment to continuing education and facilitating learning for others

Pay Range

$180,000 – $250,000 USD

Benefits

• Signing, retention, and relocation package up to $100,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Equal Employment Opportunity

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

Contact: Julia Stephens – jesth?[e-mail]

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