Veterinary Hospitalist (Emergency and Critical Care)
About The Position
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center (OPVMC) is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Hospitalist to join our collaborative, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. As a vital member of our emergency team, you'll manage a wide variety of urgent and complex cases in a fast-paced, fully equipped facility. This position is ideal for a veterinarian who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care. At OPVMC, you'll work alongside an experienced team of emergency clinicians, specialists, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff who share a commitment to excellence in patient care and client service. For over 30 years, OPVMC has been a trusted leader in veterinary medicine, providing emergency, specialty, and referral services throughout Western New York. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, modern treatment capabilities, and a collaborative environment where veterinarians are empowered to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow professionally. We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teamwork. Our culture fosters mentorship, collaboration, continuing education, and mutual respect, ensuring every team member has the support needed to succeed.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution (or ECFVG/PAVE certification)
- Active veterinary license in [State], or eligibility to obtain one
- Demonstrated experience managing critical and complex hospitalized patients, typically [3+] years in emergency practice
- Strong client communication skills, particularly in high-stakes and emotionally difficult conversations
- Ability to lead and collaborate within a multi-doctor team
Nice To Haves
- Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC), or residency-trained in ECC
- Experience mentoring associate veterinarians
- Experience developing clinical protocols or ICU standards
Responsibilities
- Assume primary case responsibility for hospitalized and ICU patients, including rounds, treatment plans, diagnostics, and discharge
- Receive case transfers from overnight and ER doctors and provide structured handoffs at shift change
- Manage critically ill patients, including shock, sepsis, respiratory distress, trauma, toxicities, DKA, AKI, IMHA, and post-operative complications
- Oversee advanced therapies such as transfusion medicine, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and nutritional support
- Communicate daily with clients on patient progress, prognosis, and cost of care, including goals-of-care and end-of-life conversations
- Coordinate with referring veterinarians and in-house or partner specialists on case transfers, updates, and discharge summaries
- Serve as a clinical resource for ER doctors on critical case management
- Mentor and train associate and new graduate veterinarians, and provide ongoing education for the nursing team on ICU protocols and patient monitoring
- Contribute to development of hospital protocols, SOPs, and quality-of-care standards
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records
Benefits
- CE allowance and paid CE days
- Professional license and membership dues
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- PTO
- Professional liability insurance
- Relocation assistance / signing bonus if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
