Tired of the daily caseload of vaccinations, but not quite ready for the full range of critical care cases? Animal Emergency Hospital , located in Bel Air, Maryland, is looking to hire an Urgent Care Veterinarian that focuses on non-critical cases that enter the emergency department.

This position will include care and services of non-critical care cases, to include skin lacerations, vomiting, bite wounds, ear infections, eye and skin issues, etc. The schedule can be flexible, with variable shift lengths of 8, 10, or 12 hours, ideally starting around 4pm on weekdays (or 2pm for longer shifts). Weekend coverage could follow this same pattern or begin earlier in the day, for peak caseload. Let’s chat about your ideal schedule!

We are looking for a team player who is caring, compassionate and dedicated to patients and their owners. Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine is preferred, but we are happy to train the right doctor coming from an alternate path!

Salary and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary range, with full-time, experienced Urgent Care DVM salaries ranging between $165k to $180k! 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! 

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we also offer a multitude of growth opportunities, to include ABVP Sponsorship with a local and national network of support, as well as cutting-edge scientific research at Ethos Discovery and the Veterinary Science Consultancy . 

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 and urgent care 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, Urinalysis, 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 

• Indoor exercise and walking area 

• 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.