Associate Emergency Veterinarian (Hospitalist)

MedVet • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

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 throughout the hospital, develop treatment plans, communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, and maintain accurate medical records. The role offers veterinarians from general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine the opportunity to broaden their exposure to specialty medicine while providing exceptional patient care.

Hospitalists support continuity of care, communication, and collaboration across specialty services. MedVet Chicago is a multispecialty and emergency referral hospital serving the greater Chicagoland area and caring for more than 38,000 patients annually. The hospital provides services including 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 diverse caseload; opportunities for mentorship and clinical innovation; and Veterinary Social Work support.

MedVet is a veterinarian-owned and veterinarian-led organization focused on emergency and specialty care. Its model emphasizes advanced technology, collaboration, clinical support, continuing education, professional development, and long-term career growth. The organization is committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong interest in collaborative specialty practice.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
• Desire to work closely with referring veterinarians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in mentorship, teaching, and professional development.
• Experience or current practice in general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine is identified as a background from which veterinarians may be interested in expanding their specialty-medicine exposure.

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 communication to 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

• Continuing education and professional development resources.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth.
• Access to advanced technology and dedicated clinical support teams.
• Veterinary Social Work support for clients and team members.
• Collaborative network of colleagues and specialty, emergency, and critical care teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed