Veterinary Criticalist

Job Description

Veterinary Criticalist
Full-Time opportunity in Hunt Valley, Maryland

Why Join Pet+ER Hunt Valley

At Pet+ER Hunt Valley, you'll join a growing Emergency and Critical Care team in one of the region's newest specialty hospitals. Opened in 2023, our state-of-the-art facility was designed to support advanced patient care, collaboration, and a positive team culture. We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Criticalist who is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine while working alongside talented emergency clinicians, specialists, and highly skilled technicians.

Our Critical Care team works in close partnership with Emergency doctors and specialists across Surgery, Neurology, Canine Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, and Radiology. This collaborative environment allows for seamless patient care and multidisciplinary case management, ensuring patients receive comprehensive treatment for even the most complex medical conditions.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll have access to a broad network of specialists, mentorship opportunities, and career development resources. Whether you're an experienced Criticalist or building your specialty service, Pet+ER offers the support, technology, and collaborative culture needed for long-term professional growth and success.

Location Highlight

Located just north of Baltimore, Hunt Valley offers the perfect combination of suburban comfort and urban accessibility. Residents enjoy access to hiking trails, parks, waterfront attractions, professional sports, award-winning restaurants, and the rich cultural experiences of Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. With excellent schools, scenic landscapes, and convenient access to major metropolitan areas, Hunt Valley provides an exceptional quality of life both personally and professionally.

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 bonus and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Production-based earning opportunity
• Professional growth and career development opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
• The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000 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 management of complex and life-threatening conditions.
• Partner closely with Emergency clinicians, surgeons, internists, cardiologists, oncologists, neurologists, and other specialists 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 such as mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, and other specialized critical care interventions based on available hospital resources and patient needs.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including digital radiography, in-house laboratory services, ICU monitoring, surgery suites, oxygen ward facilities, and expanding respiratory support capabilities.
• Provide timely, compassionate communication to pet owners, helping families navigate complex medical decisions during challenging circumstances.
• Support program growth initiatives such as blood bank development, Critical Care service expansion, residency and internship opportunities, and clinical protocol advancement.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, collaborative case management, and ongoing communication.
• Mentor emergency clinicians, technicians, interns, and support staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and mentorship opportunities, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), echocardiography training, and advanced Critical Care skill development.
• Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture focused on innovation, professional growth, exceptional patient care, and advancing Emergency & Critical Care medicine.

What You Bring
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC) or Board Eligible/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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jennifer Harper at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.