VCA Veterinary Emergency Service and Veterinary Specialty Center (https://vcahospitals.com/veterinary-specialty-center-madison) is a steadily expanding specialty hospital group in Madison, WI. With the largest ER caseload in the region, and a growing specialty referral base, we are looking for an additional Criticalist to join our team. Our specialists and emergency doctors work together in a collaborative and encouraging manner in a progressive practice.

We are proud of our renovated and expanded building that houses all the equipment needed to practice excellent critical care medicine. The practice has a multi-slice CT, a full range of endoscopy equipment, multiple ultrasound machines, a long term ventilator, and dedicated oxygen cages. Our specialties include Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology. We are a teaching facility, with a rotating intern class, so mentoring is part of our culture. We encourage and support clinical research and host monthly CE dinner events for our referring veterinarians.

The Madison area is home to a diverse, highly educated population of approximately half a million, with a local airport, relatively low cost housing and cost of living, yet incredible variety of cultural experiences including food, sports, theater, and music. The area boasts excellent schools and frequently ranks top in the country in terms of health, happiness, and overall quality of life. Milwaukee and Chicago are a two hour drive for international getaways and there are daily direct flights from Madison Airport to multiple destinations. The city is home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin State Capitol, Henry Vilas Zoo, lakes, and an extensive network of parks and bike trails.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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

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