Veterinary Criticalist

Job Description Veterinary Criticalist (Emergency & Critical Care)

$175,000-$200,000 base salary + Pro Sal compensation model with monthly production bonus

Critical Care opportunity in Boulder, Colorado

Schedule: Full-Time

At Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE), you'll have the opportunity to practice advanced critical care medicine in one of the most sophisticated specialty and emergency hospitals in the region. As a Veterinary Criticalist, you'll work alongside a highly collaborative team of specialists while managing complex, high-acuity cases supported by cutting-edge technology, an exceptional ICU, and a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and clinical excellence.

CASE is a 52,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital purpose-built for advanced veterinary medicine. With services including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Nephrology/Urology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, and more, you'll enjoy true multidisciplinary collaboration and the ability to provide comprehensive care for your patients. Whether you're passionate about clinical leadership, teaching, research, or program development, CASE offers the resources and support to help you grow your career.

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains and just 30 minutes from Denver, Boulder offers an exceptional quality of life. Known for its outdoor recreation, vibrant downtown, thriving culinary scene, and more than 300 days of sunshine annually, Boulder combines the energy of a dynamic city with easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, and countless mountain adventures.

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 or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Monthly production bonus with transparent reporting and no negative accrual
• Leadership opportunities for interested candidates
• Strong support for research, specialty college participation, and professional growth

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage, stabilization, and advanced critical care treatment planning.
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds while partnering with specialty services to create integrated treatment plans for complex patients.
• Perform advanced therapies, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange, hemofiltration, and other critical care interventions supported by CASE's advanced ICU capabilities.
• Support program growth, teaching initiatives, and clinical excellence across the Emergency and Critical Care service.
• Engage in continuing education, mentorship, research opportunities, and professional development within a collaborative specialty environment.
• 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.

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Colorado veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification (DACVECC) 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.

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.

Final date to receive applications | September 30, 2026

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…