General information
City: Akron
State: Ohio
Hospital Name: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital - Akron
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Veterinary Anesthesiologist
Full-Time opportunity in Akron, OH
Why join Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital of Akron Metro
For more than 50 years, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates has set the gold standard in specialty and emergency medicine. Join a collaborative team of experienced ER doctors, board-certified specialists, and highly skilled VTS-supported nursing staff dedicated to exceptional patient care, teamwork, and medical excellence. With robust internship and residency programs and a strong commitment to professional development, Metro offers an outstanding environment to grow your career.
As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.
Location Highlight
Join us in beautiful Northeast Ohio, where you'll be minutes from Cleveland, Lake Erie, and the sprawling Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Our amenities are second to none for anyone who enjoys the nightlife, fine dining, or getting out in nature for a bike ride or a hike!
Perks & Benefits
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
· Competitive compensation· Sign-on or relocation assistance· Health, dental, and vision insurance· CE allowance and professional development support· Paid time off· Retirement savings options· Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive anesthesia and perioperative care for scheduled specialty procedures, emergency cases, and complex patients.
- Develop individualized anesthetic plans based on each patient’s condition, procedure, and risk factors, prioritizing safety and optimal outcomes.
- Perform and advance routine locoregional anesthesia techniques using point-of-care ultrasound and nerve stimulation.
- Collaborate closely with Surgery, Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and other specialty teams to provide coordinated perioperative care.
- Provide anesthesia support for a diverse and growing caseload while helping expand access to Anesthesiology services for the hospital’s patients and referring community.
- Partner with the hospital’s anesthesia-trained technicians, supporting their continued development through collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing education.
- Contribute to anesthesia protocols, safety standards, and clinical best practices that strengthen patient care across the hospital.
- Leverage advanced diagnostic capabilities and the broader Ethos network when managing complex or high-risk patients.
- Communicate clearly with clinicians, technicians, clients, and referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care and a positive patient experience.
- Help shape the continued growth of Anesthesiology service as the hospital expands its specialty capabilities and caseload.
- Contribute to collaborative culture by sharing your expertise, supporting colleagues, and advancing high-quality specialty medicine.
What You Bring
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
- Board Certification in Veterinary Anesthesiology or Residency Trained in Veterinary Anesthesiology.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Experience with or interest in routine locoregional anesthesia techniques.
- A commitment to patient safety, thoughtful clinical decision-making, and exceptional perioperative care.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working alongside specialists, Emergency clinicians, and highly trained technicians.
- A passion for continuous learning, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Mark Hyde at [email protected].