Criticalist

VCA Animal Hospitals
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2023 CLOSED ON 2/15/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criticalist position at VCA Animal Hospitals?

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Criticalist to join our AAHA accredited 24-hour multi-specialty referral practice in Denver, Colorado. We have a dedicated referral base and a collaborative work environment with highly trained and compassionate support staff. Our collegial and collaborative specialists consist of anesthesiology, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, neurology, oncology, internal medicine, critical care, radiology and rehabilitation. We value a team approach with a goal to be the premier hospital for emergency and specialty care, by providing the best in medical quality, a welcoming and inclusive environment and exceptional client experience.

Our hospital offers advanced imaging including 64 slice CT with 3D imaging and 1.5T MRI 7 days a week, rigid and flexible endoscopy, laproscopy, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, digital radiology, full in-house laboratory and we are in the process of building our own in-house blood bank. We have hospital-wide patient rounds every morning and didactic rounds for the interns M-F to allow for optimal teaching and cohesive transfer of cases to ensure best patient care.

Denver is an amazing place to call home! Be part of a city where you can see mountains for miles, explore many outdoor activities, and cultural events. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater for a great concert, experience the best hiking you could ask for, skiing/snowboarding, and four beautiful but temperate seasons in an exceptionally pet friendly place.

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As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness 

  • Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match 

  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services 

  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 


Professional Development 

  • Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days 

  • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff 

  • Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice internships and residencies in the U.S. 

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies program 


Additional Benefits  

  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets 

  • 100% paid professional liability coverage 

  • 100% paid life insurance 

  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance  

  • Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists 

The annualized base for this position is $170,000 to $220,000 and is negotiable based on experience and credentials. This position may also be eligible for commission and other variable pay programs.

For more information about this job, please contact Kristen Hreczan, Specialty Talent Acquisition Partner, at kristen.hreczan@vca.com or 704-351-0221.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Salary : $170,000 - $220,000

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