The Pet+ER team is growing again! As a VECCS Level 2 site, we provide 24-hour emergency and critical care services and the highest level of support possible to our patients and their owners. We are currently adding Urgent Care Veterinarians to the team at our Columbia, MD location.

The position

The Urgent Care Veterinarian will focus on non-critical cases that enter the emergency department. This position will include care and services of non-critical emergencies, to include skin lacerations, vomiting, limping, ear infections, eye and skin issues, etc. 

The initial schedule will start with a Fri – Mon 12pm to 10pm schedule and then likely rotate as the service and team grows.

The ideal candidate

We are interested in speaking with experienced or internship-trained ER, Urgent Care, and GP veterinarians who are looking for a change of pace! Mentorship is available for the right candidate! 

Why Pet+ER

Our Columbia hospital operates under the oversight of our Medical Director, Dr. Tanya Tag, who is a boarded Criticalist, and our Practice Director, Keri Griffin. They are committed to compassionate and thoughtful leadership, as well as unparalleled quality of medicine for our patients.

We have a plentiful and interesting caseload, keeping all our staff engaged and providing many opportunities for employees to challenge themselves.

In addition to our leading ECC department, our facility is shared with board-certified specialists in:

• Internal Medicine
• Oncology
• Cardiology

We have a comprehensive suite of equipment and services all under one roof to handle the most severe animal injuries and illnesses, including:

• Digital Radiology
• In-House lab
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Surgery Suites
• Oxygen ward
• Isolation ward
• Around-the-clock care

Benefits

We offer an outstanding benefits and compensation package and encourage professional growth and development. All staff veterinarians receive uniform allowances, short and long-term disability, employee-owned pet discounts, opportunities for professional development and continuing education, membership and licensing dues, PLIT, and PTO. All full-time staff members are also eligible for excellent healthcare benefits including vision and dental, 401K with company match, HSA with $750 company contribution per year, and more.

About Columbia, MD

Part of the Baltimore metropolitan area, Columbia provides a wide variety of music, food, entertainment, cultural, and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as a lower cost of living than nearby Baltimore or D.C. Money Magazine named Columbia 6^th in its Best Places to Live in 2022. There truly is something for everyone in Columbia!

Next steps

Interested in learning more? We would love to hear from you! Apply today or email Susanne.Miller@NVACompassionFirst.com

NVA Overview: NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and pet care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

About Pet+ER

Compassion-First and NVA recognize that we share deep-rooted values and priorities. For years, our dedication to Specialty and Emergency medicine has been a common background. Our groups have long shared the belief that the best patient care comes from championing hospitals in their local communities and supporting the practices and culture that have made them successful. We believe in empowering veterinarians and their teams with deeper resources so they can do more of what’s already working. Combining our strengths gives us the opportunity to make a lasting and positive impact on the profession, our people, and the care of animals. As one of the only dedicated Specialty and Emergency groups in the industry, NVA Compassion-First is the trusted partner of hospital teams who are looking for more—more resources to advance their medicine, a greater sense of belonging, and increased opportunities to care for their patients, clients and people.

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