What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Criticalist position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH) in Bel Air, MD is actively seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist to join our dedicated and compassionate team of veterinary professionals. We are searching for an individual who demonstrates strong clinical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to patients and their families. A team-oriented approach and an emphasis on compassion and professionalism are essential qualities for this role.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $230,000 for full-time Criticalists, depending on experience. We also provide employer-paid individual health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K with match, professional licenses and dues, CE, personal pet discounts, and Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) including student loan reimbursement, retention bonuses, and up to 6 weeks of PTO/ sick time based on tenure!
Meet the Team
Our team is led by Dr. Jennifer Goessling, DVM, Medical Director and MDVMA President-elect, and Christine Price, RVT, Hospital Director. Click here to learn more about our leadership team and doctors.
AEH is proud to be a teaching hospital, helping foster the love of emergency medicine in the next generation of veterinary professionals. Our Education Team brings decades of experience in emergency medicine to the forefront, in both our Technician/ Assistant and DVM Mentorship programs. If you are a lifelong learner like us, we welcome you to join us in advancing veterinary care in the state of Maryland!
Come visit us and see the difference a great culture makes! Our team is family, and we love coming to work. We also love getting together for group outings at local breweries, axe throwing events, parties, and bi-monthly Employee Pet Wellness Days.
Our Hospital
We are a 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care Practice providing advanced emergency care for small animals. 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.
We have specialized equipment, technology, and services such as:
- In-house diagnostic testing and blood work including CBC, Chemistry, Electrolytes, Urinaylsis, Coags, blood gas, ionized calcium, In-house quantitative cortisol, pancreatic lipase, Fecal Analysis, PCV / TS, Canine 4Dx, CPL, Parvo, Feline Heartworm, FELV, FIV testing, cytology, etc.
- Other diagnostic testing: Blood pressure, EKG, Pulse Ox, Tonometry, etc.
- Endoscopy
- ForceTriad/ Ligasure surgical monopolar/ bipolar/ vessel sealing
- Digital X-rays and new x-ray machine
- Oxygen Cages
- Ventilators
- Neonatal incubator cages
- Large Intensive Care Units
- Cat-only room
- New Ultrasound Machine
- Emergency dental procedures
- Large pharmacy
- Multiple large surgical suites
- Large surgical prep room with both steam and plasma sterilizers
- Separate Dog & Cat Isolation Wards
- Spacious lobby and exam rooms that are all designed to bring the comforts of home in a clean, modern design
- Quiet and modern doctor’s office with electric custom height desks and laptop docking systems
- Large conference spaces and wet lab areas hosting regular in-house CE
- Quiet bunk room equipped with full bath for emergencies
Location
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.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Jennifer Harper at jennifer.harper@ethosvet.com
Salary : $210,000 - $230,000