Veterinary Criticalist

Job Description

Critical Care Specialist (ECC)

Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Criticalist

Emergency & Critical Care opportunity in Wichita, Kansas

Schedule: Full-Time

Why Join Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita

At Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita, you'll do more than practice advanced Emergency & Critical Care medicine, you'll help shape the future of specialty care in a growing hospital committed to exceptional patient outcomes and client service. Following our move into a new facility, we are actively expanding our specialty services and seeking a Criticalist who is passionate about delivering high-quality medicine while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.

You'll work alongside dedicated emergency and specialty teams in a state-of-the-art environment designed to support advanced diagnostics, critical care, and multidisciplinary collaboration. As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients, clients, colleagues, and the broader veterinary community.

Location Highlight

Wichita offers an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living, thriving arts and culture, and abundant recreation opportunities. From award-winning museums and galleries to year-round concerts, professional sports, outdoor activities, and more than 1,000 restaurants showcasing diverse international cuisine, Wichita combines big-city amenities with a welcoming Midwestern lifestyle.

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 bonus and 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, including mechanical ventilation and other critical care procedures utilizing available hospital resources.
• Support ongoing growth of the Emergency & Critical Care service and specialty programs.
• Engage in continuing education and mentorship opportunities within the Ethos network.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Kansas veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or completion of an ACVECC-approved residency training program.
• 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.