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National Veterinary Associates

Provides veterinary network, partnerships, and resources

Veterinary Criticalist

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAkron, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary degree and eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
  • Board certification in Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) or residency training in Emergency and Critical Care.
  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
  • A commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Manage high-acuity emergency and intensive care unit patients by providing advanced critical care, triage, stabilization, and ongoing treatment for complex and life-threatening conditions.
  • Partner 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 patient outcomes.
  • Perform advanced critical care therapies, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, and other specialized treatments based on hospital resources and patient needs.
  • Use advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including MRI, CT, C-arm, and other specialty resources, to support critical patient management and clinical decision-making.
  • Communicate with pet owners to help 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 developing blood bank services, residency training opportunities, clinical protocols, and other strategic critical care initiatives.
  • Mentor emergency clinicians, technicians, interns, and support staff while fostering teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Engage in continuing education and mentorship opportunities, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), echocardiography training, and other advanced critical care skill development.

About the Company

National Veterinary Associates

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.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$128M
Headquarters
Agoura Hills, CA
Founded
1996

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