Veterinary Hospitalist - Inpatient Care

AzVMA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CVETS in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced veterinarian to join as a Hospitalist dedicated to inpatient care. Focus is on medical management post-admission, coordinating with specialists and clients, and guiding hospitalized patients toward discharge.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a team of specialists, emergency doctors, and nurses within a large specialty hospital, with options for two schedule models to fit lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Must have DVM/VMD from an accredited institution.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in South Carolina (or eligibility).
• Strong clinical skills in emergency medicine and critical care.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage hospitalized patients and postoperative inpatients.
• Reassess patients through shifts and adjust treatment plans.
• Review diagnostics and monitor response to therapy.
• Coordinate care with emergency doctors and specialists.
• Communicate patient progress with clients.
• Assist with discharge planning and transfers between services.

Skills

Critical care

Inpatient management

Communication skills

Medical records

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

CVETS | Columbia, South Carolina

CVETS is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our team as a Veterinary Hospitalist dedicated exclusively to inpatient care.

This is not a traditional emergency position. There are no scheduled outpatient appointments and no expectation to manage the front door of a busy ER. Instead, our hospitalists focus on what happens after the patient is admitted: providing excellent medical management, coordinating care, communicating with specialists and clients, and helping our hospitalized patients move safely toward discharge.

CVETS is a large, privately owned, 24/7 emergency, trauma, and specialty hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Our hospitalists work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, emergency doctors, residents, interns, nurses, and support staff while managing a diverse and challenging inpatient caseload.

The Role
As a CVETS Hospitalist, your primary responsibility will be the management of hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing medical and postoperative inpatients
• Performing examinations and reassessments throughout the shift
• Developing and adjusting treatment plans
• Reviewing diagnostics and monitoring response to therapy
• Coordinating care with emergency doctors and specialists
• Communicating with clients regarding patient progress
• Facilitating transfers between services and levels of care
• Identifying patients appropriate for discharge and helping streamline the discharge process
• Responding to changes in patient condition and coordinating escalation of care when necessary
• Maintaining clear and thorough medical records
• You'll have access to the resources of a major specialty hospital, including advanced imaging, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, critical care capabilities, and a highly trained nursing team.

Choose the Schedule That Fits Your Life
We are considering candidates for either of two schedule models:

Mid-Shift Hospitalist
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Monday through Thursday

Weekend Hospitalist
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday through Sunday

Both schedules provide significant stretches of time away from the hospital and avoid the traditional rotating ER schedule.

Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a veterinarian who is confident managing hospitalized patients and enjoys complex medical and postoperative cases.

ER, urgent care, internship, hospitalist, or specialty-hospital experience is preferred. Completion of a rotating internship is a plus but is not required for an experienced clinician with strong inpatient skills.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys practicing medicine, collaborating with specialists, and taking ownership of hospitalized patients.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in South Carolina (or eligibility for licensure).
• Strong clinical skills in emergency medicine and critical care.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities, especially under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality and timely patient care.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate medical records.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with composure and efficiency.