Lead Emergency Veterinarian

Beyond Just You; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

CE Time & Allowance

Relocation Assistance

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

Beyond Just You seeks an experienced emergency veterinarian to lead the Emergency & Critical Care Department in western Maryland. The role combines hands-on clinical work with department leadership, shaping workflows, protocols, and staff development.

You will guide clinical decisions, collaborate with specialty teams, and oversee scheduling, onboarding, and mentorship to grow future emergency veterinarians while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Emergency veterinarian transitioning to broader leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations and influence clinical workflows.
• Support fellow clinicians and mentor team members.
• Collaborate with specialty teams to improve patient care and protocols.
• Oversee clinician scheduling and staffing coordination.
• Strengthen medical documentation and address client service concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Clinical oversight

Job description

If you enjoy emergency medicine but want a greater role in shaping how a department operates, this opportunity in western Maryland combines hands-on emergency practice with clinical leadership and team development.

You'll help guide emergency department operations, support fellow clinicians, and work alongside specialty teams to improve patient care. It's an opportunity to influence both the medicine and the people delivering it.

What Makes This Opportunity Worth Exploring?

• Leadership with purpose: Help establish department priorities, improve workflows, and maintain consistent standards of care.

• A voice in clinical decisions: Collaborate with medical leadership and critical care specialists on protocols and treatment standards.

• Team development: Contribute to clinician onboarding, training, mentorship, and the development of future emergency veterinarians.

• Specialty collaboration: Work within a referral environment with access to multiple specialty services.

• Operational influence: Participate in clinician scheduling, staffing coordination, and resolving department challenges.

• Professional growth: Access educational resources designed to support continued clinical and leadership development.

The Clinical Environment

This is a companion-animal emergency and specialty setting serving a regional referral community. The emergency and critical care department manages urgent and complex cases while coordinating with specialty clinicians and referring veterinarians.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you'll help strengthen medical protocols, support accurate medical documentation, address client service concerns, and improve coordination among doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership.

Who Could Be a Strong Fit?

An emergency veterinarian ready to take on broader responsibility while remaining connected to clinical practice. Strong communication, sound judgment, team leadership, and an interest in developing other clinicians are important. The role may appeal to an established department leader or an experienced emergency veterinarian looking to grow into leadership.

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

• Position: Emergency & Critical Care Department Head

• Schedule: Details available during the confidential conversation

• Compensation: Details available during the confidential conversation; compensation structure includes no negative accrual

• Relocation: Assistance available

Eligible benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and dedicated continuing education time

• Paid parental leave and pet-related leave benefits

• Annual continuing education allowance and mental health resources

Life in Western Maryland

The region offers a balance of small-city living, access to outdoor recreation, and amenities for everyday life. It may suit veterinarians who appreciate a more relaxed home base while retaining access to larger metropolitan areas for additional dining, cultural activities, and professional opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.