Veterinary Criticalist- Green Acres Veterinary Center

Veterinary Criticalist
- Green Acres Veterinary Center

Buffalo, United States | Posted on 12/23/2025

Buffalo Veterinary Group
, a leading specialty and emergency hospital in Buffalo, New York is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Criticalist to join its growing, progressive team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in emergency and critical care, possess strong leadership abilities, and demonstrate a passion for providing the highest quality of care to our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving referral hospital that offers a dynamic caseload, state-of-the-art facility and equipment, while working with a collaborative team of additional specialists and experienced emergency clinicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced critical care to patients in the ICU
• Oversee and manage the emergency and critical care department
• Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
• Collaborate with other veterinary specialists and support staff
• Mentor and train veterinary interns, residents, and technicians
• Stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary emergency and critical care
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities

Why Buffalo Veterinary Group?

State-of-the-Art, 24/7 Facility:

Part of a private, locally-owned family network of 10 hospitals, you’ll work in a 35,000 sq ft hospital on a 2-acre campus.

Collaborative Network:

Part of a larger specialist network, you’ll benefit from shared expertise, patient continuity and clinical collaboration across partner hospitals. BVG currently offers our thriving community access to 24/7 ER Medicine and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Isolation Care, MRI, Fluoroscopy, CT, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, Endoscopy, Soft tissue and Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy, Neurology, Rehabilitation and conditioning, Dentistry, general Wellness, Laser Therapy and Acupuncture.

At BVG, we continually reflect on our core values to find new ways to progress in medicine, recognize our team and celebrate you!

Compensation:

• Starting salary $,000 (negotiable based on experience and credentials) plus bonus opportunity. Additional relocation assistance available

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Buffalo, NY is a city on the rise, experiencing exponential growth in the last 10 years while keeping a very reasonable cost of living. Our region is expanding with new businesses, culture, social, and sporting events (NFL: AFC East Division champs: Buffalo Bills; NHL: Buffalo Sabres; AAA Baseball, Nat'l Lacrosse Champs, Buffalo Bandits.) The area is surrounded by lakes and rivers, providing a wide range of recreational activities year-round, presenting opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, skating, biking, boating, concerts, an abundance of food festivals, including our nationally-recognized, Buffalo Wing festival!

Additionally, Buffalo offers an abundance of city amenities such as ethnic dining, cultural museums, theater, and music. Niagara Falls, Toronto, and the mountains are all within a short drive! Come enjoy the true four seasons with us!

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York (or able to apply)
• Board certification or nearing completion of residency program in applicable specialty area
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal & CE days
• Value of professional development through CE Stipend, Monthly RACE approved CE provided by our specialists & Paid CE classes at Buffalo Academy
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Medical, dental & vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Paid VMA dues, AVMA, DEA fees and licensure fees
• Membership access to VIN and Plumbs
• Prioritization of personal wellbeing through Flexible scheduling, Team building activities & Company sponsored parties and sporting events
• NYS Paid Family Leave providing we weeks of maternity/paternity leave
• Comprehensive medical support team including on-site managers, LVTs, accessible administrative staff and on-call veterinary support
• Medical Board including board-certified specialists that help guide our standards of care
• AAHA certified hospitals
• Malpractice and liability insurance
• Streamlined access to the Hugo Foundation that provides financial assistance for pets in need of medical/surgical care
• Community outreach through BVG Lends-A-Paw and rescue group partnerships