Veterinary Criticalist

Alliance Animal Health • San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Criticalist to join our growing emergency and specialty team in Ventura. Horizon Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned, rapidly growing 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital located along California’s stunning coastline. Founded in August 2018 by five board-certified veterinarians, Horizon was built with a mission to inspire positive change in the veterinary community—for patients, clients, and the dedicated professionals who make this work possible. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including endoscopic equipment and a high-quality ultrasound unit, allowing our team to deliver the highest level of care. We are equally committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and educational culture, supported by a team of collaborative, motivated, and compassionate professionals. As we continue to grow, we are excited to expand our specialty services and are seeking a Criticalist to help build and shape this service. This is a unique opportunity to develop a critical care service within a busy, high-volume 24/7 ER, with the autonomy to make it your own while being fully supported by leadership and a strong clinical team.

Requirements

• Board-Certified (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

• Managing critically ill and hospitalized patients
• Overseeing ICU-level care
• Supporting the ER team with complex and life-threatening cases
• Collaborating closely with other specialists, including internal medicine, to ensure comprehensive and high-quality patient care
• Guiding protocols
• Mentoring team members
• Elevating the level of medicine across the hospital

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to shape and grow a new specialty service
• Access to advanced equipment and a strong referral base
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Work-life balance in a coastal setting

What This Job Offers

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