Veterinary Anesthesiologist – Animal Dental Center – Annapolis, MD, USA

Acvaa; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Professional licensing reimbursement

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

A veterinary specialty practice in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Anesthesiologist to provide leadership in anesthetic management across multiple locations. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and flexible scheduling, allowing the anesthesiologist to design a service aligned with their professional interests. Key responsibilities include managing anesthesia for onsite cases and mentorship of staff. The practice offers a 4-day work week without on-call duties, generous PTO, and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Candidates must be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia or residency-trained.
• Experience in mentoring and developing anesthesia services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the anesthesia service.
• Manage perioperative and postoperative anesthetic care.
• Train and mentor assistants and technicians across locations.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

DACVAA or residency-trained and board-eligible

Job description

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Veterinary Anesthesiologist – Animal Dental Center – Annapolis, MD, USA

Location: Annapolis, MD, USA

Animal Dental Center (ADC) is seeking a full-time veterinary anesthesiologist to join our specialty dentistry and oral surgery private practice serving Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. Our Annapolis office will serve as the anesthesiologist’sprimary home office, with planned training, collaboration, and clinical support provided to our additional locations.

ADC is home to6 Board-Certified Veterinary Dentistsand6–7 dentistry and oral surgery residents, delivering premier outpatient specialty care across the Mid-Atlantic region. Our focus is unparalleled patient and client care, supported by a strong culture of collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance.

We offer a4-day weekday work week, withno weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities, along with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. We are excited to expand our specialty services by partnering with a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist who values teamwork and has a passion for mentorship and service development.

Applicants should be aDiplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA)or residency-trained and board-eligible. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all team members is essential.

The Opportunity

This position offers a unique opportunity todesign and grow an anesthesia service that complements your lifestyle and professional interests. Currently, anesthesia training for our team members (Diplomates, residents, technicians, and assistants) occurs onsite annually with an ACVAA Diplomate. ADC is supported by a dedicated team of veterinary assistants and technicians, many of whom are enrolled in licensing programs or interested in pursuing veterinary technician specialty training.

The anesthesiologist’sprimary clinical presence will be based in Annapolis, with an anticipated time allocation of approximately80-90% in Annapolis and 10-20% supporting our other locations. This distribution isflexible and fully open to discussion, and the final schedule will be developed collaboratively based on the preferences and strengths of the hired candidate.

Role Responsibilities

The anesthesiologist will provide leadership and oversight of a comprehensive anesthesia service across all four ADC locations. Responsibilities include:

• Perioperative and postoperative anesthetic management of onsite cases
• Review of medical records and anesthetic planning for daily cases
• Direct collaboration with DVM and technician teams
• Training and mentorship of assistants and technicians at all locations
• Remote anesthesia support for other sites, as feasible

While training and collaboration at multiple locations are required,the timing, frequency, and structure of this training are negotiable. Our goal is to build a sustainable, effective anesthesia service that aligns with the anesthesiologist’s professional goals and preferred work style.

Team building, mentorship, and leadership are integral aspects of this role. The anesthesiologist will play a key role in:

• Supporting ADC’s technical and clinical teams
• Strengthening relationships with referring veterinarians
• Participating in surgery scheduling, staff education, and workflow optimization

Client-facing responsibilities and the degree of involvement in various operational areas areopen to discussion and customization. We value the insight and influence a specialty anesthesiologist brings and are committed to shaping the role around the individual.

ADC has proudly served the Delmarva Peninsula and southern Pennsylvania for over30 years. As a progressive and growing practice, we are excited to expand our services and continue delivering the exceptional care our referring partners and patients expect.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 4-day work week with no on-call or holiday shifts
• Closed for major holidays
• Generous PTO (vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional licensing and membership fee reimbursement
• Employee pet discounts, scrubs, and pre-tax commuter benefits

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.