Veterinary Criticalist

Job Description

Are you ready to be a part of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care to our furry friends? Alpharetta Veterinary Specialty + Emergency is hiring a full-time Veterinary Criticalist to join our outstanding team!

Who We Are

AVSE is a brand new 20,500-square-foot facility that houses ER, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Neurology and we are looking for a criticalist to join us and support our growing caseload. Together, we will strive to deliver advanced medical treatment to our patients, compassionate and transparent communication to their families, and a collaborative workspace where staff well-being matters. Under the direction of our highly experienced Medical Director, and with the back-end business support of Ethos Veterinary Health, AVSE has been a welcome addition to the patients and families of Alpharetta and the surrounding communities!

Our hospital includes: Four well-equipped surgical suites, dedicated canine and feline ICU wards, CUBEX mini units, dedicated isolation wards, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Digital Radiology, 10 exam rooms, EzyVet with Smart flow patient management system, and ample office and conference room space. Please click HERE to see more about this amazing hospital.

Nestled in the heart of Alpharetta, we're at the center of a vibrant and welcoming community.

Alpharetta is consistently ranked among Georgia's most desirable places to live. The area features safe, upscale, family-friendly neighborhoods, some of Georgia's top-rated public schools, and abundant outdoor recreation-including scenic parks, walking and biking trails, equestrian properties, and nature preserves.

Residents enjoy a thriving food, shopping, and entertainment scene with destinations like Avalon, Halcyon, Crabapple, and downtown Alpharetta, along with farmers' markets, seasonal festivals, live music, and arts events year-round. The region blends suburban comfort with modern conveniences and easy access to Atlanta-typically just 30-45 minutes away-while maintaining a more relaxed pace of life.

With proximity to major highways, a manageable commute, and access to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Alpharetta area offers an ideal balance of professional opportunity, recreation, and everyday livability-making it a wonderful place to build both a career and a life.

Where You'll Come In

While working four days a week, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference as part of our growing team. Your skill, curiosity, and compassion will touch not only the patients you treat, but also the families who love them and the colleagues who learn from you. Whether you're leading complex patient care, shaping treatment plans, or mentoring teammates, you'll be at the heart of our mission to heal, to teach, and to inspire. Your impact will extend far beyond the hospital - creating brighter futures for pets, their families, and our hospital community.

We're Excited About You Because

We're excited about you because you're not only a knowledgeable criticalist, but also a teammate, mentor, and advocate for compassionate care. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy tackling challenging cases, and value the relationships built with clients and colleagues alike. Most importantly, you bring a passion for advancing patient care and a desire to grow both personally and professionally within a supportive hospital community.

Valuing Your Impact

To recognize the expertise you bring, we provide a competitive salary package designed to reward your skills and dedication. This includes a guaranteed base salary, production opportunities, and a welcoming sign-on bonus to help you transition smoothly into your new role.

A Few Of Our Benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
• Generous CE Allowance and paid time away to attend
• Relocation Bonus
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off and sustainable scheduling modules
• Comprehensive benefit package
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid Licensure and professional dues
• Long Term initiative plans
• Lifestyle bonus
• Employee Pet Discount
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Here's your chance to work for the love of animals and the people who love them!

For more information or to start a conversation please reach out to Mark Hyde at View email address on click.appcast.io

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.