Veterinary Criticalist

Veterinary Criticalist Opportunity

Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking to add a Veterinary Criticalist to the Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center's team! Join our community of veterinary care providers for the support, tools, and resources to elevate your practice and provide top-notch patient care. We believe in your abilities and are committed to helping you succeed.

Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center:

• HOT has relocated to a beautiful new 15,000 square foot facility!
• AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified, full-service hospital.
• Our services are available 24/7 to companion animals in Austin and nearby areas.
• Our dedicated doctors offer high-quality medical care; specialized care is provided in Critical Care/Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology (Medical) and Dentistry.
• We have an outside contractor for cardiology and a sonographer available for imaging Monday - Sunday.

The Austin area is home to a wide variety of activities and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In addition to being home to many technology corporations, Austin is known as "The Live Music Capital of the World", highlighted by a robust restaurant scene, multiple festivals, many outdoor activities, and water sports at the area lakes/rivers. We have mild winters and warm summers, with lots of sun! Our network of 400 clinics across the country creates an exceptional community of veterinary professionals and resources. Thrive Pet Healthcare derives its power from individuality and interconnectivity. We are proud of our Specialty Directors Board, designed to connect specialists like you across the country for networking, community and mentorship as needed. The Board is just one element of our unique Medical Excellence and education platform, including a Clinical Research Committee, a Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. It is aimed at providing you with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to enhance your professional journey. Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian. Our veterinarians form a vast peer network of multi-disciplinary experts here to bolster your professional and personal well-being by offering support. You'll have access to meaningful resources and benefits when you need to rebalance because they're built around nurturing your mental health. This means taking the time you need with options for flexible scheduling, like three to five-day work weeks to fit every phase of your career and life.

Benefits our care in action:

• A progressive compensation model that includes competitive base salaries with additional production opportunities. And, no negative accrual.
• A Personal + Professional Package of Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation time, Parental leave, PURR-rental leave, and bereavement to grieve both humans and pets.
• Separate paid time to pursue Continuing Education
• Generous Support for Board Study Paid Time
• Mental health and well-being, as we understand the unique challenges that come with veterinary care and offer resources to alleviate them.
• Educational support because knowledge is power and fundamental in your growth and development.
• Impressive Pet Perks free exams and discounts on products and services at all Thrive locations.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, before their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Board Certified Veterinary Criticalist or Residency Trained Veterinarian.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please apply through the link on this page or submit your CV confidentially to Jennifer Andersen at View email address on click.appcast.io . At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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