Veterinary Criticalist
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
Competitive compensation
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
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
Schedule
3-4 days a week
Location Highlight
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.
Perks & Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
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. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Amanda Schultz at Amanda.Schultz@ethosvet.com for immediate consideration.
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.