Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinary Emergency And Critical Care Specialist

At AEH, you'll do more than practice. You'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine.

You'll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

We are a 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care Practice providing advanced emergency care for small animals, with the added expertise of a full-time, board-certified exotics specialist. We have a skilled support staff and a pleasant working environment. Our new hospital offers 15,000 sq ft with 8 exam rooms and 2 surgical suites, all boasting a spacious, organized design focused on client, patient, and staff comfort as well as efficiency.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Bel Air, MD is located in beautiful Harford County, MD, which boasts multiple state parks ideal for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and kayaking. We are close to the Chesapeake Bay, with easy access to Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Whether you like city living or country living, working in Bel Air can offer you the best of both worlds! The city has one of 24 designated Arts and Entertainment Districts in Maryland. Bel Air's A&E District hosts concerts, art galleries, dance performances, theatre for all ages, festivals and memorable holiday cultural events.

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 base salary

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Employer-paid individual health plan, along with dental and vision plan options

CE allowance and professional development support

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

Covered professional licenses and dues

Personal pet discounts

Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), including student loan reimbursement, retention bonuses, and up to 6 weeks of PTO/sick time based on tenure

Opportunities to continue growth and professional development through ER ABVP, cutting-edge scientific research with Ethos Discovery, and the Veterinary Science Consultancy

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.

Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.

Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.

Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.

Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.

Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).

Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

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 emergency veterinary medicine.

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 Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Vicki Ojeda View email address on click.appcast.io