Veterinary Hospitalist (Emergency and Critical Care)
Core
Lead continuity of care for hospitalized and ICU patients, managing critical cases to allow ER doctors to focus on incoming emergencies.
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
Critical patient management, Shock/Sepsis/Respiratory distress/Trauma/Toxicities/DKA/AKI/IMHA management, Advanced therapies (transfusion, CRIs, oxygen, nutrition), Client communication in high-stakes scenarios, Team leadership, Medical record maintenance
Preferred skills
DACVECC certification, Residency training in ECC, Mentoring associate veterinarians, Clinical protocol development
Technologies
Mechanical ventilation, Dialysis, Transfusion medicine, CRIs, Oxygen therapy, Nutritional support
Responsibilities
Assume primary case responsibility for hospitalized and ICU patients including rounds and discharge, Manage critically ill patients with complex conditions, Oversee advanced therapies, Communicate daily with clients on progress and prognosis, Coordinate with referring veterinarians and specialists, Mentor associate veterinarians and train nursing staff, Contribute to hospital protocols and SOPs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC