Veterinary Criticalist — Regional Veterinary Referral Center

Job overview

The Veterinary Criticalist role is onsite in Springfield, VA; compensation is stated as $180,000–$250,000 per year. The role is based at the Regional Veterinary Referral Center, which provides 24/7 emergency and critical care and specialty veterinary services. PetVet Care Centers’ mission is to improve the lives of animals and people through compassionate care. The role provides critical veterinary care through examinations, medical work-ups, case monitoring, and treatment, while communicating with clients and coordinating with veterinarians, technicians, support staff, and hospital leadership to uphold care standards.

What you'll do

• Conduct patient examinations and medical work-ups
• communicate with and educate clients
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• coordinate priorities with the Hospital Manager
• evaluate hospital protocols from intake through discharge
• monitor cases and attend rounds when possible
• participate in practice updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary criticalist

veterinary medicine

critical care

emergency care

patient examinations

medical work-ups

client communication

springfield va

petvet care centers

$180k–$250k/year

dvm or vmd

avma-approved residency

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing, retention, and relocation package up to $125,000
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support
• continuing education stipends
• career development resources
• and hardship relief fund.

Why this role

The posting requires a DVM or VMD, a one-year small-animal rotational internship, a completed three-year AVMA-approved residency, a current state veterinary license, and DEA registration; board certification is preferred.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.