Veterinary Criticalist (VETERINARIAN 5)

Apply for Job Job ID 78845 Location San Diego Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary Primarily to provide emergency and critical care services for canine, feline, and companion animal patients in collaboration with other emergency veterinarians, veterinary specialists, house officers, and referring veterinarians. Responsible for the development, management, and programmatic oversight of the Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Service. Additionally, to assist in the professional training and development of ER doctors, veterinary student externs, and house officers while providing small animal emergency and critical care. Apply By Date 3/13/2026 by 11:59 pm RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent. Board-certification ACVECC or ECVECC. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in California by hire date. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent. Board-certification ACVECC or ECVECC. Five or more years of clinical experience in small animal emergency medicine. Communication skills and ability to work well with others in a collegial and professional team atmosphere. Preferred Qualifications Completion of a small animal rotating or emergency medicine internship. Experience supervising, training and evaluating staff in a small animal hospital setting, including scheduling and addressing and managing conflict. Teaching experience with veterinary students and/or house officers. Key Responsibilities 90% - Clinical Service 10% - Other Duties Department Overview The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is expanding its veterinary specialty hospital in Southern California. The VMC-SC is a San Diego satellite specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital. This will expand the SVM's role in Southern California while providing clients and referring veterinarians with the highest level of customer care. Net income from this practice (which will be staffed by leading non-academic boarded specialists in surgery, internal medicine, critical care, and other specialties) will support the School of Veterinary Medicine's mission. This off-site clinical presence will also enable UC Davis to reach a broader base of clients and supporters and leverage the clinical, teaching, and research excellence at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Davis, California. The facility will be a $30+M self-supporting enterprise critical to the School of Veterinary Medicine mission. Department Specific Job Scope Our mission is to provide exceptional, 24/7 veterinary emergency and critical care to small animal patients and to serve the Southern California community. Clinical service is the cornerstone of our operation, driving advancements in patient outcomes and veterinary medical practice. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $157,700/yr. - $338,900/yr. Salary Frequency: Annual Salary Grade: Grade 28 UC Job Title: VETERINARIAN 5 UC Job Code: 006467 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Schedule will vary, typically four 10 hour days with occasional weekends and on-call Location: San Diego, CA Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here Physical Demands Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. Work night and daytime hours for all of the clinical duties assigned, including some UC holiday shifts. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position To learn more about our background check program, visit: This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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Created: 2026-03-05