Veterinary Criticalist

Washington, DC
Friendship Hospital for Animals – Veterinary Doctors /
full-time /
On-site
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Criticalist in our busy and expanding Emergency and Critical Care Department that currently includes 4 DACVECCs, 3 doctors who are residency trained in E/CC, and 13 full-time emergency staff doctors.

The applicant should possess excellent communication skills, a focus on teamwork and collaboration and an interest in building client relationships. Benefits include: relocation assistance, compensated continuing education, professional memberships (VIN, AVMA, AAHA), AVMA-PLIT, 401(k), health insurance, commuter benefits, discounted health club membership, vacation, and community service leave. District of Columbia veterinary license is not initially required, however an approved application must be on file with DC prior to beginning employment.
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Requirements

    • Caring for in-hospital patients in the ICU and Progressive Care Unit
    • Collaborating with specialists, emergency doctors and general practitioners to ensure the best care for all patients
    • Mentoring rotating interns
    • Communicating with clients
    • Communicating with referring veterinarians
    • Training and mentoring support staff
    • Attending and participating in cage-side and didactic rounds, in-house CE and all urgent care meetings