Lead Emergency Veterinarian, Emergency and Critical Care

Job overview

The Lead Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite in Frederick, MD. Compensation and schedule details are available during a confidential conversation; the posting states that the compensation structure includes no negative accrual. The role supports a companion-animal emergency and specialty referral setting serving a regional community. The veterinarian combines emergency clinical practice with department leadership, helping guide operations, strengthen protocols, and develop clinicians. The role contributes to coordinated care for urgent and complex cases alongside specialty clinicians and referring veterinarians.

What you'll do

• Help establish department priorities, improve workflows, and maintain care standards
• collaborate with medical leadership and critical care specialists on protocols and treatment standards
• contribute to clinician onboarding, training, and mentorship
• participate in scheduling and staffing coordination
• support medical documentation, client service, and coordination among doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead emergency veterinarian

emergency medicine

critical care

veterinary leadership

department operations

clinician mentorship

specialty collaboration

frederick md

beyond just you

companion animals

referral environment

relocation assistance

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plan with employer match
• paid time off
• dedicated continuing education time and annual allowance
• paid parental leave and pet-related leave benefits
• mental health resources
• relocation assistance available.

Why this role

Leadership opportunity in a companion-animal emergency and specialty referral environment, with access to multiple specialty services and educational resources for clinical and leadership development.

About the employer

Beyond Just You is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.