Veterinary Criticalist

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Criticalist

$210,000 - $250,000 base salary, depending on experience
Full-time opportunity in Natick, Massachusetts
Schedule: Three 12-hour clinical shifts per week, with no weekends, plus dedicated teaching time

What if your Critical Care career gave you the opportunity to practice excellent medicine, teach others, shape a growing service, and still have your weekends? At Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty, you’ll join a fun, kind, and highly collaborative team where culture is more than a talking point—it’s part of how we practice medicine every day.

You’ll work alongside dedicated Emergency clinicians, specialists, and experienced technicians who value teamwork, open communication, and supporting one another through challenging cases. Internal Medicine and Surgery work closely with the Emergency team Monday through Friday, creating a collaborative environment where you’ll always have colleagues to consult, brainstorm with, and learn from.

This role also gives you meaningful opportunities to influence the future of Critical Care at Boston West. You’ll help strengthen hospital-wide critical care standards, elevate patient outcomes, mentor ER clinicians and technicians, and contribute to the continued development of the emergency and critical care service—with the long-term goal of building an ER training program.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you’ll have the autonomy to help shape your hospital while benefiting from the resources of a larger specialty network. You’ll have access to clinical trials, an in-network pharmacy, professional development opportunities, and the collective expertise of veterinary specialists across the organization.

Location Highlight

Located approximately 15 miles west of Boston, Natick offers an ideal balance of easy city access and suburban comfort. You’ll enjoy excellent schools, outdoor recreation, local restaurants, and the amenities of Greater Boston while living in a community with a more relaxed pace.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• $210,000 - $250,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Three 12-hour clinical shifts per week
• Dedicated teaching time built into your regular schedule
• Generous CE allowance and dedicated time off to use it
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Access to Ethos resources, including clinical trials and in-network pharmacy
• Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, including triage and stabilization
• Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to protocol development
• Performadvanced therapies (e.g., mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen) based on available equipment
• Support program growth initiatives such as blood bank services or residency development
• Engage in ongoing CE and mentorship opportunities, including POCUS and echocardiography training

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency and Critical Care or Residency Trained in Emergency and Critical Care; newly boarded candidates are welcome.
• Strong communication skills and an enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and supporting other members of the veterinary team.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for advancing emergency and critical care medicine and improving clinical outcomes.
• A genuine appreciation for teamwork, kindness, and a positive hospital culture.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.