Veterinary Hospitalist - Winter Park, FL
Core
Provide dedicated medical oversight and care for all hospitalized patients in a 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital, managing critically ill cases including exotics.
Role type
Senior Veterinary Hospitalist (IC)
Builds
Inpatient care plans, diagnostic results, and treatment outcomes for hospitalized pets.
Domain
Veterinary Emergency Medicine / Critical Care
Required skills
DVM degree, critical care management, IV fluid therapy, pain control, oxygen support, transfusion management, nutritional support, complex continuous rate infusions (CRIs), point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), radiograph interpretation, echocardiography, exotic animal care, postoperative management, medical record documentation, patient rounds, handoff communication, customer education, mentoring.
Preferred skills
DACVECC or DACVIM certification, leadership experience, NERD program experience.
Technologies
Ultrasound machines, radiography equipment, POCUS devices, electronic medical record systems.
Responsibilities
Lead the ICU and manage critically ill patients; perform physical examinations and monitor clinical progress; develop and adjust diagnostic and therapeutic plans; manage advanced inpatient treatments including CRIs and transfusions; perform and interpret diagnostic testing including POCUS, radiographs, and bloodwork; collaborate with emergency doctors and nursing teams; conduct patient rounds and medical handoffs; communicate with customers regarding pet condition and treatment; educate customers on discharge instructions; mentor doctors through case reviews and lectures; serve as the hospital's NERD Lead.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC