Veterinary Criticalist

Veterinary Criticalist Full-Time opportunity in Austin, Texas Schedule: 3-4 days a week Join an established Critical Care department at one of Austin’s leading multi-specialty and emergency hospitals. At AVES, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team of experienced criticalists, emergency clinicians, specialists, and highly skilled support staff, providing exceptional care to some of the most complex and critically ill patients. With a 24/7 emergency service and multiple specialty departments under one roof, you’ll have the opportunity to practice truly collaborative medicine in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. The Critical Care team is supported by a dedicated ICU with advanced monitoring capabilities, high‑flow oxygen therapy, a wide range of blood products, and access to advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty support. At Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Austin offers an exceptional mix of city life, culture, and outdoor adventure. From its renowned food and live music scenes to hiking, kayaking, and year‑round sunshine, there is always something to explore. With a vibrant and welcoming community, Austin is an exciting place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life. 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 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, including triage and stabilization Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development Perform advanced therapies (e.g., mechanical ventilation, high‑flow oxygen) based on available equipment Support program growth initiatives such as blood bank services or residency development Engage in ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities, including POCUS and echocardiography training What You Bring DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure. Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr