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How much do veterinary criticalist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary criticalist in the United States is $165,527.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $218,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Veterinary Criticalist?

A Veterinary Criticalist’s typical workday involves managing patients in intensive care, making rapid clinical decisions, and coordinating with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You may lead rounds, perform specialized procedures, and consult on complex cases, often working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Collaboration with other specialists is frequent, especially in large hospitals or referral centers. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring veterinary staff and interacting with pet owners during emotionally charged situations. Flexibility is important, as shifts may include nights, weekends, or on-call hours depending on the practice.

What is a Veterinary Criticalist job?

A Veterinary Criticalist is a board-certified specialist in emergency and critical care medicine for animals. They diagnose and treat life-threatening conditions, manage intensive care cases, and provide advanced medical interventions such as ventilator support, blood transfusions, and emergency surgery. Veterinary Criticalists typically work in specialty hospitals or university teaching facilities, collaborating with other specialists to ensure the best outcomes for critically ill pets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Veterinary Criticalist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Veterinary Criticalist, you need advanced veterinary medical knowledge, expertise in emergency and critical care, and board certification (DACVECC) in veterinary critical care. Familiarity with specialized diagnostic and life-support equipment, such as ventilators and advanced monitoring systems, is essential. Outstanding problem-solving skills, composure under pressure, and effective communication make a criticalist stand out. These competencies enable effective, timely care for critically ill animals and facilitate strong collaboration within multidisciplinary veterinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Veterinary Criticalist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 42% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 49% Temporary, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 16% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 70% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,527 per year, or $79.6 per hour.
Veterinary Criticalist

$200K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 hours ago


Job description

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Specialist

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Specialist with board certification, board eligibility, or residency training to join our collaborative emergency and specialty team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a criticalist who enjoys ICU case management, ER receiving, teaching, and team-based medicine in a growing specialty hospital serving Cape Cod, southeastern Massachusetts, and the Islands.

About This Role

As a Veterinary Criticalist at CCVS, you will provide advanced care for hospitalized, emergent, and critically ill patients while working closely with emergency doctors, specialists, interns, residents, and experienced nursing staff.

This role includes ICU case management, emergency receiving, specialty collaboration, and participation in our teaching and training culture. The schedule includes days, swing shifts, ICU and ER receiving shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

We value criticalists who bring clinical excellence, strong communication, thoughtful leadership, a love of teaching, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Why Join CCVS?

CCVS is continuing to grow to meet the needs of our patients, clients, referring veterinarians, and community. Our upcoming expansion will provide additional space, expanded clinical capacity, MRI, fluoroscopy, and new specialty services.

Our hospital offers a strong educational environment with established technician training, continuing education programs, ECC and rotating internships, and residency training programs. As a criticalist, you will have the opportunity to support advanced patient care while helping shape the future of emergency and critical care at CCVS.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000, based on experience and schedule
  • Participation in a pooled production bonus designed to reward team collaboration and hospital performance
  • Four-day-per-week schedule, including one administrative day
  • Relocation assistance if needed
  • Opportunity to work across both our Buzzards Bay and Dennis locations
  • Collaborative environment with more than 20 specialists across multiple specialties
  • Strong nursing support and established training programs
  • Hospital expansion including additional space, MRI, fluoroscopy, and new specialty services (Neuro, ophtho, and dentistry) on track to open March 2027

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
  • Completion of all state licensing requirements
  • Massachusetts veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain
  • DEA licensure as well as MCSR, or eligibility to obtain
  • Residency-trained in Emergency and Critical Care
  • Board-certified or board-eligible by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, or equivalent

Benefits

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
  • Short-term disability paid by the employer
  • Long-term disability options
  • Complimentary life insurance of $25,000, with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits
  • 401(k) with company match, eligible after 6 months of employment
  • Progyny fertility and family-building support, up to $10,000
  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Trupanion pet insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Generous continuing education program
  • AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust coverage provided
  • Reimbursement for Massachusetts veterinary license, DEA license, MVMA dues, AVMA dues, and VIN
  • Access to online publishers including Sage, Wiley, and Elsevier
  • Uniforms provided at no cost
  • Team member discounts for pet care
  • Weekly grocery delivery to the hospital for meals and snacks

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is a growing specialty and emergency-critical care hospital with locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, Massachusetts. As the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands, CCVS provides advanced, compassionate care to the patients, clients, and referring veterinarians who rely on us.

Our team includes more than 20 specialists across multiple specialties, supported by emergency doctors, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, client care professionals, and administrative teams. We are proud of our collaborative culture, high medical standards, and commitment to continuous learning.

As a United Veterinary Care Partner Hospital, CCVS is supported in building sustainable, fulfilling careers while continuing to provide exceptional care to our community.

If you are a veterinary criticalist who is excited by complex cases, teaching, collaboration, and hospital growth, we would love to connect with you.