Emergency Veterinarian

Part-Time Opportunity in Annapolis, Maryland

At Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic (AAVEC), you'll do more than practice. You'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine.

Our state-of-the-art facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and advanced equipment allow our doctors to perform complex procedures.

AAVEC has its own dedicated advance operating suite as well as dedicated advanced procedure room, allowing our Emergency Doctors to cut regularly and scope for foreign bodies.

We are equipped to offer treatment using the latest innovations in veterinary medicine.

We offer digital radiography (x-ray) and ultrasonography (ultrasound) services, a dedicated ICU ward for patients in critical condition, and an in-house laboratory which allows us to conduct many tests right in our facility.

Our team includes 20 full-time and 11 part-time Emergency Veterinarians with an impressive average tenure of 11 years among them. Our Medical Director, Dr. Tommy Kozek, has been with AAVEC for 35 years and continues to work regular clinical shifts, including overnights, reflecting his ongoing commitment to both the team and patient care.

Additionally, we are part of the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center, a collaborative network of veterinary specialists in emergency medicine, surgery, canine rehabilitation, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, neurology, radiation oncology, and veterinary radiology. This close collaboration between our ER doctors and specialists across various disciplines allows us to practice excellent medicine, provide comprehensive care, and achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for our patients.

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

Annapolis offers a rare combination of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities. Enjoy sailing, kayaking, and exploring the Chesapeake Bay, along with wooded trails, parks, and a lively, charming, and historic downtown filled with boutique shops, great restaurants, and live music. The city is home to the U.S. Naval Academy and several excellent schools. Nearby counties offer beautiful horse country, while beaches and mountain getaways are just a short drive away.

Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are both within 40 minutes, offering endless cultural and recreational options.

• Competitive compensation
• $2,500 annual CE stipend
• Flexible scheduling designed to support a healthy work/life balance
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Generous discounts on pet services for personal pets

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…