Veterinary Criticalist

Job Description

Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH) in Bel Air, MD is actively seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist to join our dedicated and compassionate team of veterinary professionals. We are searching for an individual who demonstrates strong clinical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to patients and their families. A team-oriented approach and an emphasis on compassion and professionalism are essential qualities for this role.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $230,000 for full-time Criticalists, depending on experience. We also provide employer-paid individual health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K with match, professional licenses and dues, CE, personal pet discounts, and Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) including student loan reimbursement, retention bonuses, and up to 6 weeks of PTO/ sick time based on tenure!

Meet the Team

Our team is led by Dr. Jennifer Goessling, DVM, Medical Director and MDVMA President-elect, and Christine Price, RVT, Hospital Director. Click here to learn more about our leadership team and doctors.

AEH is proud to be a teaching hospital, helping foster the love of emergency medicine in the next generation of veterinary professionals. Our Education Team brings decades of experience in emergency medicine to the forefront, in both our Technician/ Assistant and DVM Mentorship programs. If you are a lifelong learner like us, we welcome you to join us in advancing veterinary care in the state of Maryland!

Come visit us and see the difference a great culture makes! Our team is family, and we love coming to work. We also love getting together for group outings at local breweries, axe throwing events, parties, and bi-monthly Employee Pet Wellness Days.

Our Hospital

We are a 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care Practice providing advanced emergency care for small animals. We have a skilled support staff and a pleasant working environment. Our new hospital offers 15,000 sq ft with 8 exam rooms and 2 surgical suites; all boasting a spacious, organized design focused on client, patient, and staff comfort as well as efficiency.

We have specialized equipment, technology, and services such as:

In-house diagnostic testing and blood work including CBC, Chemistry, Electrolytes, Urinaylsis, Coags, blood gas, ionized calcium, In-house quantitative cortisol, pancreatic lipase, Fecal Analysis, PCV / TS, Canine 4Dx, CPL, Parvo, Feline Heartworm, FELV, FIV testing, cytology, etc.
Other diagnostic testing: Blood pressure, EKG, Pulse Ox, Tonometry, etc.
Endoscopy
ForceTriad/ Ligasure surgical monopolar/ bipolar/ vessel sealing
Digital X-rays and new x-ray machine
Oxygen Cages
Ventilators
Neonatal incubator cages
Large Intensive Care Units
Cat-only room
New Ultrasound Machine
Emergency dental procedures
Large pharmacy
Multiple large surgical suites
Large surgical prep room with both steam and plasma sterilizers
Separate Dog & Cat Isolation Wards
Spacious lobby and exam rooms that are all designed to bring the comforts of home in a clean, modern design
Quiet and modern doctor’s office with electric custom height desks and laptop docking systems
Large conference spaces and wet lab areas hosting regular in-house CE
Quiet bunk room equipped with full bath for emergencies

Location

Bel Air, MD is located in beautiful Harford County, MD, which boasts multiple state parks ideal for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and kayaking. We are close to the Chesapeake Bay, with easy access to Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Whether you like city living or country living, working in Bel Air can offer you the best of both worlds! The city has one of 24 designated Arts and Entertainment Districts in Maryland. Bel Air’s A&E District hosts concerts, art galleries, dance performances, theatre for all ages, festivals and memorable holiday cultural events.

Want to learn more? We’d love to meet you! To get started, apply today or email Tauri VerHow at tauri.verhow@ethosvet.com. 

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Bel Air, Maryland, United States

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