Veterinary Criticalist — ICU Leader in Teaching Hospital

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

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.