Associate Emergency Veterinarian (Hospitalist)
About The Position
MedVet Chicago is seeking a Hospitalist Veterinarian to join its growing 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. The Hospitalist works closely with specialty and emergency teams to manage hospitalized patients across the hospital, develop treatment plans, communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, and maintain accurate medical records. This role may suit veterinarians practicing in general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine who want to expand their exposure to specialty medicine while providing exceptional patient care. Hospitalists support continuity of care, communication, and collaboration across specialty services. MedVet Chicago serves the greater Chicagoland area and cares for more than 38,000 patients annually. Its specialty services include Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Surgery, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Anesthesia & Pain Management, and Emergency Medicine. The position offers collaboration with specialty, emergency, and critical care teams; access to advanced imaging and diagnostic resources; a high and diverse caseload supported by a large referral network; and opportunities to contribute to service growth, mentorship, and clinical innovation. Veterinary Social Work support is available to enhance the client and team experience. MedVet describes its culture as focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and clinical excellence. It is a veterinarian-owned and veterinarian-led organization that offers dedicated clinical support teams, continuing education, professional development resources, and opportunities for long-term career growth. MedVet is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment and equal employment and advancement opportunities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, experience, and abilities, without discrimination on protected grounds.
Requirements
- Strong interest in collaborative specialty practice.
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and client service.
- Desire to work closely with referring veterinarians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Interest in mentorship, teaching, and professional development.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage same-day transfers from referring veterinarians.
- Oversee hospitalized patients across multiple specialty services.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with specialty and emergency clinicians.
- Provide timely updates and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians.
- Support Emergency and Surgical Services with procedures, patient recoveries, medical record documentation, and client communications as needed.
- Work with hospital leadership to improve workflows and enhance patient care processes.
- Contribute to the education and training of clinical team members.
- Serve as a liaison to referring veterinary partners to strengthen relationships within the Chicago veterinary community.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
Benefits
- Veterinary Social Work support for the client and team experience.
- Continuing education and professional development resources.
- Opportunities for long-term career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
