Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

The Vet Service • Full-time • Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States • 16h ago

Job Description: Our client is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join a highly respected, AAHA-accredited 24-hour specialty and emergency referral hospital located just 30 minutes from Washington, D.C. This opportunity is ideal for an emergency clinician who values collaborative medicine, advanced diagnostics, and a sustainable schedule with strong earning potential.

Veterinary Referral Associates is a 30,000+ sq. ft. multi-specialty hospital offering an exceptional level of support and resources. Emergency doctors work side-by-side with a large team of board-certified specialists across nearly every discipline, allowing for gold-standard care, seamless case collaboration, and continued clinical growth. The role offers an established caseload, exposure to complex emergency and critical care cases, and a schedule averaging just three shifts per week.

Qualifications Needed:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Maryland
Minimum 1 year of emergency practice experience preferred
Strong diagnostic, surgical, and critical care skills
Excellent client communication and teamwork abilities
Comfort working in a fast-paced, referral-level ER setting

Package:

Base salary range of $160,000–$180,000 USD
Earning potential exceeding $200,000 annually with production
Schedule of approximately 3 shifts per week
Sign-on, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
Access to advanced diagnostics including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and in-house pathology
Collaboration with a large team of board-certified specialists
Highly trained technical and support staff
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid parental leave and generous PTO
CE stipend and professional development support
Employee pet discounts and wellbeing resources