About this role
About the Role
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Hospitalist to lead the care of our hospitalized and ICU patients. The Hospitalist provides continuity of care for critical and complex cases admitted through our emergency service, allowing ER doctors to focus on incoming cases while hospitalized patients receive consistent, dedicated management. This role is ideal for a criticalist or an experienced emergency veterinarian who prefers depth of case management over high-volume intake.
Responsibilities
Assume primary case responsibility for hospitalized and ICU patients, including rounds, treatment plans, diagnostics, and dischargeReceive case transfers from overnight and ER doctors and provide structured handoffs at shift changeManage critically ill patients, including shock, sepsis, respiratory distress, trauma, toxicities, DKA, AKI, IMHA, and post-operative complicationsOversee advanced therapies such as transfusion medicine, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and nutritional support [add mechanical ventilation, dialysis, or other capabilities if applicable]Communicate daily with clients on patient progress, prognosis, and cost of care, including goals-of-care and end-of-life conversationsCoordinate with referring veterinarians and in-house or partner specialists on case transfers, updates, and discharge summariesServe as a clinical resource for ER doctors on critical case managementMentor and train associate and new graduate veterinarians, and provide ongoing education for the nursing team on ICU protocols and patient monitoringContribute to development of hospital protocols, SOPs, and quality-of-care standardsMaintain accurate, timely medical records Required:
DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution (or ECFVG/PAVE certification)Active veterinary license in [State], or eligibility to obtain oneDemonstrated experience managing critical and complex hospitalized patients, typically [3+] years in emergency practiceStrong client communication skills, particularly in high-stakes and emotionally difficult conversationsAbility to lead and collaborate within a multi-doctor teamPreferred:
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC), or residency-trained in ECCExperience mentoring associate veterinariansExperience developing clinical protocols or ICU standardsSchedule
[Example: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, with rotating weekend coverage.] Primarily day-shift to support case continuity.
Compensation and Benefits
CE allowance and paid CE daysProfessional license and membership duesHealth, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plan with company matchPTOProfessional liability insurance[Relocation assistance / signing bonus if applicable]
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