Criticali

Lead, Collaborate, and Grow with MVS

Madison Veterinary Specialists (MVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist to join our expanding specialty and emergency team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Criticalist to help shape a thriving and growing ECC service — supported by a collaborative team and a hospital culture that truly values growth, innovation, and connection.

At MVS, you’ll find a place where your expertise is respected, your input matters, and your work makes a lasting difference for patients, clients, and colleagues alike.

Why Madison?

Welcome to Madison, Wisconsin — one of the best cities in the country to live and work.

Nationally Recognized for Opportunity and Quality of Life

• #1 Best Mid-Sized City in the U.S. for Starting Out Professionals

• #1 Most Livable City (Livability, 2021 & 2022)

• #1 City for Work-Life Balance (Elevate, 2025)

• #1 City for Software Publishing Jobs — with a higher concentration than Seattle or Silicon Valley!

• And now, ranked #1 where Gen Z is getting hired!

Madison blends energy, innovation, and community — making it the perfect place for professionals who want to grow their careers while enjoying an active, balanced lifestyle.

Why You’ll Love Working at MVS

• Cutting-Edge Medicine: You’ll have access to advanced diagnostic and life-support tools including CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, ventilators, and a fully equipped ICU — allowing you to practice at the highest level of critical care.

• Collaborative Specialty Network: Our hospital features specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Neurology, and Dentistry — creating a strong interdisciplinary environment focused on comprehensive patient care.

• Building Culture, Growing Together:  This is a unique chance to be part of a developing culture, helping to expand and refine our ECC service while mentoring our ER clinicians and technicians.

• Supportive, People-First Environment: MVS is committed to maintaining an atmosphere of respect, empathy, and continuous learning. You’ll join a team that genuinely enjoys coming to work — and it shows.

Qualifications

• DACVECC or residency-trained in Emergency & Critical Care

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• A growth mindset and passion for teaching, collaboration, and mentorship

• Commitment to compassionate client service and patient-centered care

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary production compensation

• Sign-on and relocation bonus

• Comprehensive health benefits package

• 401(k) Safe Harbor with 4% employer match

• Student loan contribution program

• Continuing education allowance and professional dues coverage

• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and flexible scheduling

• Employee assistance programs and pet care discounts

Join MVS — Where Your Career and Life Thrive

If you’re ready to be part of a specialty team that’s building, growing, and thriving together, MVS is the place for you.  

Our 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care service is the heartbeat of MVS, supported by a skilled team of emergency doctors and highly trained CVTs. We provide advanced diagnostics and intensive monitoring for critical patients, with strong cross-departmental support and excellent technician-to-doctor ratios.

MVS proudly offers comprehensive specialty services in:

• Internal Medicine 

• Dermatology

• Surgery 

• Ophthalmology

• Oncology

• Neurology

• Emergency & Critical Care

Our specialties work closely together to ensure seamless, multi-disciplinary care and exceptional client communication. The collaborative nature of our departments allows for ongoing case discussion, shared learning, and consistent support for both complex and acute cases.