Veterinarian - Criticalist

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care • Portland, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Portland, Maine, is seeking a residency-trained or board-certified Veterinary Criticalist to provide emergency and critical care to patients. The Criticalist will use their expertise to deliver medical care to patients in vulnerable situations, use advanced technologies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the best possible outcomes.

PVESC has served its community for over 30 years and offers a supportive, collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development. The hospital is equipped with color-flow ultrasounds, endoscopy, digital radiography, an on-site laboratory, cold laser, PulseVet shockwave, PRP and stem cell therapy, CT, MRI, and critical-care services and monitoring modalities including high-flow oxygen and telemetry.

The successful candidate will join the team as it prepares to transition to a new 42,000-square-foot hospital scheduled to open in late 2026. The posting describes an opportunity to contribute to the future of veterinary medicine and help establish standards in patient care, technology, and client service.

Requirements

• Residency-trained or board-certified Veterinary Criticalist.
• Expertise in emergency and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical medical care to patients.
• Use advanced technologies in patient care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the best possible patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education allowances.
• Shift schedules intended to promote work-life balance.
• Reimbursement for professional licensing, DEA, and membership dues.
• Paid liability insurance and VIN membership.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed