Veterinary Criticalist

About the role

Criticalist | Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego – North County is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Criticalist to join our growing Emergency and Critical Care team in San Marcos, California.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology
• Contribute to the continued growth and direction of critical care within a new 35,000-square-foot hospital
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care
• Experience in emergency and critical care
• Strong clinical skills and ability to manage a complex caseload
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in California

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Sign-on and relocation assistance
• Medical and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Continuing education allowance and professional expense support
• Career coaching and financial advisory resources
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Opportunities for professional and leadership growth

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $225,000 to $250,000, based on experience, qualifications, and relevant credentials. The position is also eligible for 25% production earnings.

Schedule

This is an opportunity to join an established, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital and help shape the continued development of our critical care service alongside our current Criticalist.

Contact

We are proud of the collaborative culture at VSH North County. Our clinicians and clinical teams work closely across departments to provide exceptional care, support one another, and deliver a strong experience for patients, clients, and referring veterinary partners.

Vet Specialty Hospital and Ethos Veterinary Health VSH North County is part of Ethos Veterinary Health, providing our clinicians access to the resources, knowledge, and professional community of a national network while maintaining the identity and culture of our local hospital.

Compensation And Benefits The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $225,000 to $250,000, based on experience, qualifications, and relevant credentials. The position is also eligible for 25% production earnings. Our Comprehensive Package Includes Significant sign-on and relocation assistanceMedical and dental insuranceFlexible spending accounts401(k) with employer contributionContinuing education allowance and professional expense supportCareer coaching and financial advisory resourcesMental health and well-being resourcesOpportunities for professional and leadership growth Qualified candidates may confidentially submit their CV to Jake Osborn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at jake.osborn@nva.com.

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.