Veterinary Criticalist

Animal Emergency Hospital (Bel Air, MD).; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Employer‑paid medical, dental, and VIs

CE allowance & professional dev.

401(k) with employer match

Pet discounts

LTIPs & student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH) in Bel Air, MD seeks a Veterinary Criticalist to join our teaching‑oriented team. You will lead high‑acuity cases in emergency and ICU, mentor residents, and collaborate with specialists to advance patient care.

Our 15,000‑sq‑ft facility supports advanced therapies and ICU monitoring. Starting salary range is $210,000–$230,000/year with comprehensive benefits and relocation/sign‑on options.

Qualifications

• DVM degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or residency in ECC.
• Strong communication and client‑centered care.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients with advanced critical care.
• Collaborate with Emergency clinicians, specialty consultants, technicians, and staff.
• Lead rounds, case discussions, and protocol development initiatives.
• Perform advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation and transfusions.
• Utilize ultrasound, endoscopy, ventilators, ICU monitoring and related tools.
• Support residency and mentorship development and clinical protocol advancement.
• Provide compassionate communication to pet owners during challenging moments.
• Mentor emergency clinicians, technicians, interns, and staff.

Skills

DACVECC certification

Residency-trained ECC

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Veterinary Criticalist

Full-Time opportunity in Bel Air, Maryland

Why Join Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH)

At Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH), you'll join a dedicated team of emergency and specialty professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care while fostering a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, learning, and compassion. We are seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist who shares our commitment to clinical excellence and is excited to help advance Emergency and Critical Care medicine in a thriving, teaching-focused hospital environment.

AEH is led by Dr. Jennifer Goessling, DVM, Medical Director and Maryland Veterinary Medical Association President-Elect, alongside Hospital Director Christine Price, RVT. Together, they have cultivated a supportive culture that values professional growth, teamwork, and lifelong learning. As a teaching hospital, AEH is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals through technician training programs, DVM mentorship initiatives, continuing education opportunities, and hands‑on learning experiences.

Our team believes that great medicine starts with a great culture. From Employee Pet Wellness Days and social events to mentorship programs and collaborative rounds, you'll find a workplace where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together while delivering exceptional care. At AEH, you are not just joining a hospital, you're becoming part of a team that supports one another both professionally and personally.

Our recently expanded 15,000-square-foot facility was thoughtfully designed to support advanced patient care, employee wellness, and clinical efficiency. You'll have access to modern technology, extensive diagnostic capabilities, spacious treatment areas, and specialized equipment that allows you to practice at the highest level of Emergency and Critical Care medicine.

Location Highlight

Located in scenic Harford County, Bel Air offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay. Residents enjoy award‑winning parks, hiking and biking trails, kayaking, equestrian activities, and a thriving Arts & Entertainment District featuring concerts, galleries, festivals, and community events. Whether you prefer city amenities or outdoor adventure, Bel Air provides the best of both worlds.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional dues and licensure support
• Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), including student loan reimbursement and retention bonuses
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Up to 6 weeks PTO/sick time based on tenure

The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $210,000 to $230,000 per year.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, providing advanced critical care, triage, stabilization, and ongoing treatment for complex and life-threatening medical conditions.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, specialty consultants, technicians, and support staff to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case discussions, and protocol development initiatives that support clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform advanced therapies including mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, transfusion medicine, and other specialized critical care interventions based on patient needs and available resources.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including ultrasound, endoscopy, ventilators, oxygen cages, in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, ICU monitoring systems, and surgical support services to provide exceptional patient care.
• Support program growth initiatives such as blood bank services, residency and mentorship development, clinical protocol advancement, and ongoing expansion of Critical Care services.
• Provide compassionate, transparent communication to pet owners during some of the most challenging and emotional moments in their pets' care journeys.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, collaborative case management, and proactive communication.
• Mentor emergency clinicians, technicians, assistants, interns, and support staff while fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and mentorship opportunities, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), echocardiography training, and advanced Emergency & Critical Care skill development.
• Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture focused on innovation, teaching, professional growth, exceptional patient care, and advancing specialty medicine.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or Residency Trained in Emergency & Critical Care.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.