General information
City: Houston
State: Texas
Hospital Name: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Veterinary Criticalist
Full-Time opportunity in Houston, Texas
Schedule: 4 days a week
Why Join Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists:
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our established, collaborative Critical Care team. You’ll have the opportunity to manage complex and challenging cases alongside experienced emergency doctors, hospitalists, ICU nurses, and specialists across a wide range of disciplines.
At GCVS, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Our 60,000-square-foot hospital features a dedicated 24/7 Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit, comprehensive in-house diagnostics, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped Interventional Radiology Suite, and a Varian Halcyon radiation therapy system. Our Critical Care team works closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Avian & Exotics, and other specialty services.
GCVS also offers a robust internship and residency program, creating opportunities to teach, mentor, and contribute to the development of future specialists.
As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.
Location Highlight
Houston offers big-city opportunities with a Texas-sized lifestyle. From world-class dining, professional sports, museums, and arts and entertainment to outdoor recreation, Space Center Houston, and easy access to the Gulf Coast, there’s always something to explore.
Perks & Benefits
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
· Competitive compensation· Sign-on or relocation assistance· Health, dental, and vision insurance· CE allowance and professional development support· Paid time off· Retirement savings options· Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
· Provide advanced critical care for a diverse and challenging caseload in a dedicated 24/7 ICU and Intermediate Care Unit.· Work alongside experienced emergency doctors, hospitalists, ICU nurses, and specialty teams to provide comprehensive patient care.· Utilize advanced diagnostics and therapies, supported by in-house laboratory capabilities, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and Interventional Radiology.· Collaborate closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and other specialty services.· Develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients and communicate recommendations clearly with referring veterinarians and pet owners.· Participate in teaching and mentorship through GCVS’s internship and residency programs.· Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
What You Bring
· DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.· Board Certification in Critical Care or Residency Trained in 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.
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.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Amanda Schultz at [email protected].