Veterinary Criticalist

Horizon Veterinary Specialists•Ventura, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Criticalist to join its growing emergency and specialty team in Ventura, California. The privately owned hospital is a rapidly growing, 24/7 emergency and specialty facility founded in 2018. Its state-of-the-art facility includes advanced medical technology, endoscopic equipment, and a high-quality ultrasound unit, and it emphasizes a collaborative, inclusive, and educational culture. The Criticalist will help establish and grow the hospital’s critical care service within a busy, high-volume 24/7 emergency department. The role involves managing critically ill and hospitalized patients, overseeing ICU-level care, and supporting the emergency team with complex and life-threatening cases. The Criticalist will collaborate with other specialists, including internal medicine, guide protocols, mentor team members, and contribute to the hospital’s clinical development. The position offers autonomy to shape the service, supported by leadership and a strong clinical team.

Requirements

Board certification as an ACVECC Veterinary Criticalist.
Passion for emergency and critical care medicine.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Interest in building and growing a specialty service.
Commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

Manage critically ill and hospitalized patients.
Oversee ICU-level care.
Support the emergency team with complex and life-threatening cases.
Collaborate with other specialists, including internal medicine, to provide comprehensive patient care.
Help guide protocols.
Mentor team members.
Help build and grow the hospital’s critical care service.
Contribute to improving the level of medicine and patient care across the hospital.