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Veterinarian Criticalist

$250k - $300k

Veritas Veterinary Partners

Job Description

Job Description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients' well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

 

 

Build Your Critical Care Career in Beautiful Southern California!

Imagine practicing advanced veterinary medicine just minutes from the world-famous beaches of Newport Beach, where sunshine, ocean breezes, and endless outdoor adventures are part of everyday life. Whether you enjoy surfing, hiking, incredible dining, professional sports, or weekend getaways, Southern California offers an unmatched lifestyle you can enjoy year-round.

About AVSG

At AVSG , you'll find more than just a hospital: you'll find a collaborative team that's passionate about providing exceptional patient care while supporting one another's professional and personal growth. Our mission is to provide a solution to the challenges faced by our patients, clients, and collaborative team in a timely and efficient manner. 

We are a tight-knit, collegial group of medical professionals who prioritize excellence, support, and respect. Together, we serve Orange County and the greater Southern California region with a reputation for high-level medicine and outstanding client experience. 

Our hospital offers: 

- 24/7 emergency services 

- Specialty services in Critical Care and Internal Medicine 

- 4 boarded veterinary surgeons 

- An onsite radiologist 

- Close collaboration with adjacent specialists in Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Neurology 

​​ Your Impact

As our second Emergency & Critical Care Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping and expanding our ECC service. You will: 

- Deliver advanced, life-saving care across a diverse and complex caseload 

- Collaborate with a deep bench of specialists and a strong referring community 

- Mentor and elevate doctors and technical staff 

- Drive exceptional client communication and case management 

- Help build and define the future of ECC at AVSG 


Why Orange County:

Life in Orange County is truly exceptional, offering more than 280 sunny days each year and miles of beautiful coastline from Laguna Beach to Newport. The region combines a vibrant food and arts culture with abundant outdoor recreation, from early-morning surf sessions to scenic mountain hikes. With safe, welcoming communities, top-performing schools, and easy access to both Los Angeles and San Diego, Orange County offers a rare balance of career opportunity and lifestyle quality. 

Schedule 

- Full-time, Wednesday through Friday (3 days per week) 

- Consistent, predictable schedule designed to support work-life balance 

- Built with flexibility to ensure long-term sustainability and satisfaction 

Benefits and Compensation:
  • As a criticalist you can expect to make $250,000-$300,000 based on experience, with additional production compensation
  • Sign-on and relocation bonus
  • Mental health support with Talkspace
  • 4 weeks paid time off and time to enjoy it
  • Continuing education support with CE allowance and 1 week PTO
  • Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
  • 401k retirement plan options with company match
  • Medical, vision, dental and HSA insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
  • Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members

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Join Us  

At AVSG , you'll be part of a team that values high standards, strong collaboration, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. 

If you're looking for a role that offers clinical challenge, professional respect, lifestyle balance, and strong financial upside, we would love to connect with you. 

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Base Pay

$250,000—$300,000 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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