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Veterinary Criticalist

NVA, Mission Viejo, CA


Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (MVES) is seeking a residency-trained or board-certified critical care specialist.

Mission is a well-known Specialty hospital founded in 1993. We started the practice with a commitment to our RDVM's, their clients, and pets. We have not varied from that commitment. Daily communication with RDVM's and clients are the norm for our practice. We work diligently to reinforce those interpersonal relationships that provide the cornerstone to our success. Our growth and success can be attributed to our commitment to our clients and referring veterinarians, collaboration and education.

Collaboration: Our ECC, internal medicine, and surgery departments work to create a seamless transition for case management. The top priority is the best care for each patient. That translates to cooperation between specialists to provide top-quality care. Our criticalists have cage-side rounds each morning with interns and nursing staff. These rounds offer direct interaction with the criticalist, keeping them in direct contact with cases. Case transfers occur daily with direct communication between our specialists.

Education: Mission offers a rotating internship and a surgical internship. We provide radiology rounds weekly for our interns, and our interns experience daily ICU rounds in the morning before specialists' appointments. Also, our interns have four formal presentations during the year. Our interns have successfully transitioned to private practice and residencies. Most recently, our three interns placed into ECC residency (Milwaukee), dentistry residency (KC), and surgical internship (here at MVES). We work hard to provide opportunities for each intern to reach their professional aspirations.

Make a Thriving Practice Stronger

Mission has grown into one of the most respected hospitals in the state. As we continue to strive for excellence, we need a criticalist to help us achieve our goals. You will be a catalyst for Mission's growth and influence the development of the Critical Care team. If you are looking for a hospital with a great culture where people genuinely like each other and practices a high level of medicine, join Mission and become the reason why we become an even better practice.

How your impact will be felt at Mission

Catalyst for MVES growth - We have developed our ECC department into an integral part of the business. The impact that criticalists have on our patient care has resulted in substantial growth in the hospital. Our practice's expertise and innovation through criticalist intervention are good for patients, clients, RDVM's, and other specialists in our hospital. The collaborative effort between our specialists affords this substantial benefit.

Training and Development - You'll have the opportunity to oversee both interns and to train new ER doctors. You need to be passionate about the development of others to make Mission a better practice.

More about Mission
  • 22,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility
  • Large ICU complete with cage side oxygen, suction, oxygen cages, complete monitoring setups for patients, ventilator
  • ICU dedicated ultrasound for AFAST scan, infusion pumps, internal and external defibrillator, and pacing
  • ICU dedicated nursing staff


Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.