Veterinary Hospitalist

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match

CE allowance and paid CE days

Mental health support (therapy)

Dental and vision with HSA/FSA

Fertility benefits

Disability insurance

NAVTA membership (free)

Plumb's subscription (free)

Professional liability coverage (100%)

Pet-care discounts

Job summary

Washington Avenue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center seeks a Veterinary Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient medical care for a diverse caseload of hospitalized patients. The role involves collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines to ensure continuity of care and high-quality medical management for complex cases.

This position offers a mix of day and swing shifts in a fast-paced, referral setting, with opportunities to work across Emergency and Critical Care,

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license to practice in the state applied to.
• Must have the right to work in the USA, or be able to obtain the required visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient medical care for a diverse caseload of hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient progress and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
• Deliver high-quality medical management in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.

Education

DVM / Veterinary degree

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a hospital looking to hire a Veterinary Hospitalist on either a full-time or part-time basis. This specialty and emergency animal hospital provides advanced care for dogs and cats, offering an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team within a progressive referral environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This role encompasses the full scope of Medical Veterinary Hospitalist responsibilities, providing comprehensive inpatient care for a diverse caseload of hospitalized patients. You will work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines to ensure continuity of care, monitor patient progress, develop treatment plans, and deliver high-quality medical management for complex cases. The position involves a combination of day and swing shifts, offering exposure to a broad range of emergency and specialty cases. This opportunity is suited to an experienced veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative referral setting and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Practice Details

The hospital operates Monday from 7:30am to 12:00am, Tuesday through Friday 24 hours a day, and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am to 12:00am. The practice offers specialty services across virtually all veterinary disciplines, including Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, and Orthopedics, providing clinicians with exposure to a varied and complex referral caseload. The hospital is equipped with, but not limited to, MRI, CT, full endoscopy capabilities, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, telemetry, and comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities, supporting advanced diagnostics and treatment. Housed within a newly remodeled facility, the practice also features advanced anesthetic monitoring to support the management of complex medical and surgical patients. As a VECCS Level II facility, an ACVECC Level III Veterinary Trauma Center, and an AAHA-accredited hospital, the practice is committed to maintaining exceptional standards of patient care while providing clinicians with the resources needed to practice advanced veterinary medicine.

Team

You will be joining a team of 14 DVMs within a supportive, multi-specialty environment, alongside dedicated veterinary technicians and client service professionals who share a commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care. The hospital is led by a supportive leadership team focused on the success and well-being of its associates, fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, communication, and professional growth. Together, the team works seamlessly to deliver exceptional patient care and client service while maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)


• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in


• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Salary up to $220,000 (Annual)

Benefits

• $170k-$220k base salary + production


• Sign-on bonus


• 401(k) match


• CE allowance and paid Continuing Education days


• Mental health (up to 12 therapy sessions per year)


• Dental and vision insurance with HSA/FSA, fertility benefits, and gender affirmation services


• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave


• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance


• Discounted VETGirl and VIN subscriptions


• Free NAVTA membership and free subscription to Plumb's


• 100% paid professional liability coverage


• Generous pet-care discounts for personal pets

Hours: Full Time

Washington Avenue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center