Job Description
Veterinary Criticalist
Full-Time opportunity in Hunt Valley, Maryland
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.
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.
