General information
City: Asheville
State: North Carolina
Hospital Name: South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES)
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Locum
Locum Veterinary Criticalist
National Veterinary Associates
Locum Veterinary Criticalist
National Veterinary Associates
Provides veterinary network, partnerships, and resources
City: Asheville
State: North Carolina
Hospital Name: South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES)
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Locum
Veterinary Criticalist Locum
· Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, providing advanced critical care, triage, stabilization, and ongoing treatment for complex and life-threatening conditions.
· Partner closely with Emergency doctors, surgeons, internists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care for hospitalized patients.
· Lead and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, contribute to case discussions, and help develop clinical protocols that support best practices and exceptional patient outcomes.
· Perform advanced critical care therapies, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, and other specialized treatments based on available hospital resources and patient needs.
· Utilize advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including MRI, CT, C-Arm, and other specialty resources to support critical patient management and clinical decision-making.
· Provide timely and compassionate communication to pet owners, helping them navigate complex medical decisions during stressful and emotional situations.
· Build collaborative relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, case updates, and coordinated patient management.
· Support program growth initiatives, including development of blood bank services, residency training opportunities, clinical protocols, and other strategic Critical Care initiatives.
· Mentor emergency clinicians, technicians, interns, and support staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
· Engage in ongoing continuing education and mentorship opportunities, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), echocardiography training, and other advanced Critical Care skill development.
· Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture focused on innovation, professional growth, exceptional patient care, and advancing specialty medicine.
What You Bring
· DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
· Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or Residency Trained in Emergency & Critical Care.
· Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
· A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
· A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.
Provides veterinary network, partnerships, and resources
NVA (National Veterinary Associates) builds a network of animal hospitals and pet resorts by partnering with veterinary practices. It provides these partners with support, resources, and access to a shared knowledge base to improve day-to-day operations, veterinary care, and animal welfare. The way it works is through partnerships: practices join the network and use the collective tools, training, and services to run their clinics more efficiently while keeping their own culture. This makes NVA different from competitors by leveraging a large, connected community that emphasizes collaboration, shared expertise, and sustainable growth across many clinics and facilities, rather than competing in isolation. The company’s goal is to raise the standard of care in veterinary medicine and pet care by enabling more practices to grow, share knowledge, and deliver better outcomes for animals and their owners.
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