Criticalist

VCA Animal Hospitals

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine
  • Strong ethical standards in veterinary practice
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on teaching and team support

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional emergency and specialty care to patients
  • Collaborate with a talented team of veterinary professionals
  • Educate and mentor junior associates and staff
  • Foster strong client relationships based on trust
  • Participate in clinical studies and ongoing professional development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Innovative health and well-being resources
  • Continuing Education Allowance with paid CE Days
  • Employee pet discounts and additional wellness programs
Full Job Description
Join us as a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist at VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals, and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Schedule
  • Full and part-time availabilty


Who we look for
  • People obsessed with pets and their care
  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust


Learn more about the hospital here!

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.


Health & Well-being
  • Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave


Professional Development
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program


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For more information about this position please contact Kristen Hreczan, Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty at or 704-351-0221

Qualifications
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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