Veterinary Criticalist

Veterinary Criticalist

Full-Time opportunity in Birmingham, AL

Why join Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham VSB?

Join a rapidly growing 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in central Alabama with a large multi-state referral network. Our modern 12,000-square-foot facility features advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgical capabilities, a fully equipped ICU, in-house diagnostics, and cutting-edge technology designed to support exceptional specialty and emergency care.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Birmingham offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, affordability, and opportunity, with a thriving food scene, vibrant culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation. As a growing hub for healthcare and veterinary medicine, it provides a strong referral community and excellent professional opportunities. Plus, you'll enjoy a lower cost of living and a high quality of life without sacrificing amenities.

Perks & Benefits

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, providing advanced critical care, triage, stabilization, and ongoing treatment for complex and life-threatening conditions.

Partner closely with Emergency doctors, surgeons, internists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care for hospitalized patients.

Lead and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, contribute to case discussions, and help develop clinical protocols that support best practices and exceptional patient outcomes.

Perform advanced critical care therapies, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, and other specialized treatments based on available hospital resources and patient needs.

Utilize advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including MRI, CT, C-Arm, and other specialty resources to support critical patient management and clinical decision-making.

Provide timely and compassionate communication to pet owners, helping them navigate complex medical decisions during stressful and emotional situations.

Build collaborative relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, case updates, and coordinated patient management.

Support program growth initiatives, including development of blood bank services, residency training opportunities, clinical protocols, and other strategic Critical Care initiatives.

Mentor emergency clinicians, technicians, interns, and support staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

Engage in ongoing continuing education and mentorship opportunities, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), echocardiography training, and other advanced Critical Care skill development.

Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture focused on innovation, professional growth, exceptional patient care, and advancing specialty medicine.

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, teamwork, 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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Mark Hyde at View email address on click.appcast.io.