The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Cardiologist to join a collaborative specialty and emergency hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a specialist who enjoys working closely with fellow specialists, emergency clinicians, and an experienced support team to provide exceptional cardiovascular care for companion animals.
The organization believes outstanding medicine begins with outstanding teamwork. Cardiologists are encouraged to collaborate on complex cases, share knowledge across specialties, and build lasting relationships with referring veterinarians and clients. With advanced technology, clinical autonomy, and a culture that values mentorship, innovation, and professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for a specialist looking to thrive both clinically and personally.
Practice Information:
The organization operates a leading specialty and emergency referral hospital dedicated to providing advanced care for companion animals. The hospital brings together specialists from multiple disciplines who work side-by-side with emergency clinicians to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology, including CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, and a fully equipped in-house laboratory to support complex medical cases. Experienced technicians and specialty-trained support staff allow veterinarians to focus on practicing exceptional medicine while collaborating in a welcoming multi-DVM environment that values open communication, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive cardiovascular consultations for referral, specialty, and emergency patients
- Diagnose and manage congenital and acquired cardiac diseases
- Perform and interpret echocardiography, electrocardiography, Holter monitoring, blood pressure assessments, and other advanced cardiac diagnostics
- Perform interventional cardiac procedures based on training and experience
- Develop individualized treatment plans that optimize patient outcomes
- Collaborate with specialists and emergency clinicians to provide seamless patient care
- Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, and prognoses with clients and referring veterinarians
- Build strong relationships with referring veterinary partners through consultation and collaboration
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records
- Prescribe medications while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and collaborative medical rounds
- Mentor interns, residents, technicians, and veterinary team members as appropriate
- Participate in continuing education, research, and professional development opportunities
- Support the continued growth and advancement of cardiology services
- Perform additional clinical responsibilities as needed
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited college or university
- Completion of a small animal rotating internship or equivalent advanced clinical training
- Completion of an AVMA-approved residency in Veterinary Cardiology
- Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) or board-eligible residency-trained candidate
- Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
- DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration as required
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills in veterinary cardiology
- Experience performing advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and cardiac imaging
- Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
- Passion for collaborative medicine and multidisciplinary patient care
- Ability to work effectively within a supportive multi-DVM specialty environment
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality specialty care
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
- Dedication to continuing education, mentorship, and professional growth
- Ability to meet the physical demands of veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds
Compensation + Benefits May Include:
- Competitive specialty compensation package
- Signing, relocation, or retention assistance for eligible candidates
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
- Professional membership, licensing, and liability coverage
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Mental health and well being resources
- Team member pet care discounts
- Financial assistance programs for eligible team members experiencing personal hardship
- Career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities within a growing specialty network
- Support from a veterinarian-led organization that combines local hospital autonomy with national resources while fostering teamwork, clinical excellence, and a culture where specialists genuinely enjoy working together
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