Veterinary Hospitalist - Winter Park, FL

The role

You will provide medical oversight and care for hospitalized patients, including exotics. You will lead the ICU, manage critical cases, and perform diagnostic testing.

What you will do

• Provide medical oversight and care for hospitalized patients during 12-hour shifts.
• Lead the ICU and manage critically ill patients.
• Perform physical examinations, review vital signs, and monitor clinical progress.
• Develop, implement, and adjust diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Manage IV fluid therapy, pain control, oxygen support, transfusions, and nutritional support.
• Design, calculate, monitor, and adjust complex continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
• Oversee the care of hospitalized exotic pets.
• Manage postoperative patients.
• Perform and interpret point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), radiographs, and bloodwork.
• Collaborate with emergency doctors, nursing teams, and hospital leadership.

Required qualifications

• A DVM or equivalent degree
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis

Nice to have

• DACVECC
• DACVIM

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Potential equity after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• $2,500/year travel stipend for full-time credentialed VEGgies
• $1,000/year travel stipend for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules

About the company

VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. They operate hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year.