Veterinary Criticalist

Description Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Specialist Buzzards Bay & Dennis, Massachusetts Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for a board-certified, board-eligible, or residency-trained Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Specialist to join our collaborative emergency and specialty team. This is an exciting time to join CCVS. We are expanding our hospital, increasing the capacity of our Emergency and Critical Care department, adding advanced imaging including MRI and fluoroscopy, and preparing to launch Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry. For a criticalist who enjoys complex medicine, teaching, collaboration, and helping shape a growing ECC service, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. What You’ll Do: Our criticalists provide advanced care for hospitalized, emergent, and critically ill patients while working closely with emergency veterinarians, specialists, interns, residents, and an experienced nursing team. Responsibilities include: ICU and ER management, emergency receivingManagement of complex and critically ill patientsCollaboration across specialty servicesTeaching and mentorship of interns, residents, and veterinary nursing staffParticipation in the continued growth and development of the ECC service We value criticalists who bring strong clinical judgment, thoughtful communication, a collaborative approach to patient care, and an interest in teaching and team development. Why CCVS? CCVS is entering a major phase of growth designed to expand access to advanced emergency and specialty care for Cape Cod, southeastern Massachusetts, and the Islands. Our expansion, currently on track to open in March 2027, includes: Expanded Emergency and Critical Care space and capacityMRIFluoroscopyAdditional clinical and procedural spaceNew specialty services in Neurology, Ophthalmology, and DentistryContinued growth across our existing emergency and specialty departments For our ECC team, this means greater capacity for critically ill patients, broader specialty collaboration, and increased access to advanced diagnostics. CCVS is home to more than 20 specialists across multiple disciplines, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Anesthesiology, Exotics, and Diagnostic Imaging. Our criticalists work closely with these services to provide coordinated care for complex patients. Education is also an important part of our culture. CCVS supports ECC and rotating internships, residency training, structured veterinary technician education, and continuing education programs. Criticalists have the opportunity to participate in rounds, mentorship, case discussion, and the clinical development of the teams around them. Compensation & Schedule We offer: Base salary of $200,000–$250,000, based on experience and scheduleParticipation in a pooled production bonus designed to support team-based medicine and hospital performanceThe schedule may include day and swing shifts, ICU and ER receiving responsibilities, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage based on department needs. Four-day workweek, including one administrative dayRelocation assistance when applicableOpportunities to work across our Buzzards Bay and Dennis locationsExperienced emergency, specialty, and veterinary nursing support Qualifications Candidates must have: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalentCompletion of an Emergency and Critical Care residencyPassed NAVLE, and if necessary, PAVES or ECFVG, prior to applicationBoard certification or board eligibility through the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) or equivalentMassachusetts veterinary licensure, or eligibility to obtainDEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration, or eligibility to obtain both Benefits Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account optionsEmployer-paid short-term disability and life insuranceLong-term disability and voluntary life insurance options401(k) with company match after six months of employmentProgyny fertility and family-building support, up to $10,000Company-sponsored Employee Assistance ProgramTrupanion pet insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member petsPaid time off and paid holidaysGenerous continuing education supportAVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust coverageReimbursement for Massachusetts veterinary licensure, DEA registration, MVMA dues, AVMA dues, and VINAccess to online publishers including Sage, Wiley, and ElsevierUniform allowanceTeam member discounts for veterinary careWeekly grocery delivery for team meals and snacks About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is a growing emergency and specialty referral hospital with locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, Massachusetts. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, we provide advanced veterinary care to patients, clients, and referring veterinarians throughout the region. CCVS is a United Veterinary Care Partner Hospital, giving our team access to additional resources and support while maintaining the culture and medical identity of our hospital. If you are a criticalist looking for complex casework, a strong specialty team, meaningful teaching opportunities, and the chance to help shape an expanding ECC service, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about joining Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists.