Criticalist

The Opportunity Cladda is seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Veterinary Criticalist to join our specialty team.

This is a chance to lead and shape a critical care/ICU service within a supportive, well-equipped emergency and specialty hospital — working alongside emergency clinicians and other specialty services to deliver high-quality, coordinated care for our most complex patients.

What You'll Do Oversee management of critically ill and post-surgical patients in the ICU, including sepsis, trauma, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction Perform and interpret advanced monitoring and interventions (mechanical ventilation, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, blood product administration, high-flow oxygen therapy, and more) Collaborate closely with our emergency team on shared and transferred cases, and with other specialty services on multidisciplinary cases Build and mentor a technical support team dedicated to critical care, including ICU protocols and monitoring standards Support ongoing training of emergency clinicians and technicians in advanced critical care techniques Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around prognosis and treatment options Contribute to case rounds and ongoing development of hospital protocols What We're Looking For DVM/VMD (or equivalent) with completion of an accredited emergency and critical care residency Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged to apply Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills A team-oriented approach and interest in helping grow a new or developing specialty service Active or eligible veterinary license in Virginia What Cladda Offers Competitive compensation.

Support to build a specialty service with input into equipment, protocols, and team structure Access to a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital infrastructure, including advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment Relocation assistance available Full benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 4 weeks PTO, generous CE allowance, license/dues reimbursement, retirement plan with match — further details shared during the interview process) Location Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.