Veterinary Criticalist (DACVECC or Residency-Trained) in Bee Cave, Texas at Violet Crown Veterinary

The Role

We are looking for a board-certified or residency-trained criticalist to lead critical care in our ICU and help shape our Emergency & Critical Care service: its standards, its protocols, and the team that delivers them. You will practice alongside our surgeons, oncologist, ER doctors, and an experienced technician team, with 64-slice CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, high flow oxygen, blood donor program and endoscopy in the building. You have real say in where the service goes next.

What You'll Do

• Manage critical cases referred from the community or presenting through the ER, and collaborate with specialty departments on critically ill patients throughout the hospital.
• Lead complex, multi-system cases from stabilization through discharge, in partnership with our ER and specialty services.
• Communicate diagnoses, prognosis, and care plans clearly and compassionately with families.
• Build and refine ICU standards of care, protocols, and treatment pathways.
• Teach and mentor ER veterinarians, technicians, and support staff through rounds and case discussions.
• Develop technician skills and ECC competency across the team.
• Work with hospital leadership on staffing, equipment, workflow, and service growth.
• Strengthen referral relationships through timely communication and collaborative care.
• Take on additional clinical, teaching, and leadership duties consistent with a criticalist role.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus individual production-based compensation at 25%
• $30,000 to $50,000 sign-on bonus, based on experience and commitment
• Relocation assistance and retention bonuses
• Free, confidential in-hospital therapeutic support
• Continuing education support, professional dues, and licensing coverage
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• No state income tax in Texas

What You Bring

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• DACVECC preferred; residency-trained and board-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply
• Active Texas veterinary license, or the ability to obtain one before your start date
• Sound judgment managing complex emergency and critical care cases
• Calm leadership in high-acuity situations
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, and building a team

Where You'll Live

Bee Cave sits at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, just west of Austin and near Lake Travis, minutes from downtown Austin.

Let's Talk

If you want to build a critical care service, not just staff one, we would like to talk. Apply today, or ask for a 15-minute call with our team. 512-284-2877