Veterinary Hospitalist (Emergency and Critical Care)
Core
Lead continuity of care for hospitalized and ICU patients, managing critical cases transferred from emergency services to allow ER doctors to focus on incoming cases.
Role type
Senior IC veterinary hospitalist (emergency and critical care)
Builds
Continuity of care for complex hospitalized patients in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital
Domain
Veterinary medicine, emergency and critical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
DVM/VMD degree, active veterinary license, critical patient management, shock/sepsis/toxicity/DKA/AKI/IMHA management, advanced therapies (transfusion, CRIs, oxygen, nutrition), client communication in high-stakes scenarios, team leadership
Preferred skills
DACVECC diplomate, residency-trained in ECC, mentoring experience, clinical protocol development
Technologies
Mechanical ventilation, dialysis, CRIs, oxygen therapy, nutritional support
Responsibilities
Assume primary case responsibility for hospitalized and ICU patients including rounds and discharge; Manage critically ill patients with shock, sepsis, respiratory distress, trauma, toxicities, DKA, AKI, IMHA, and post-operative complications; Oversee advanced therapies such as transfusion medicine, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and nutritional support; Communicate daily with clients on patient progress, prognosis, and cost of care; Coordinate with referring veterinarians and specialists on case transfers and discharge summaries; Mentor and train associate veterinarians and educate nursing staff on ICU protocols; Contribute to development of hospital protocols and quality-of-care standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC