Founded in 1989, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) , has been serving Texas pets, their owners and referral veterinarians for more than 30 years. Our core values of Compassion, Ethics, Knowledge, Collaboration, and Quality guide all of our decision making, and provide a framework that enables us to provide best in class medicine.

We are seeking an ICU Managing/Hospitalist Veterinarian to work with the emergency and specialty teams, assisting in the intake and management of hospitalized emergency patients, creating and recommending treatment plans, maintaining and updating medical records and facilitating transfers to the appropriate specialty service as needed. Hospitalists at GCVS enjoy both our dedicated, experienced support staff of 40+, as well as scribes to help with note taking, updating patient records etc. to allow our doctors spend more time practicing, less time on administration.

Hospitalist responsibilities :

• Receive transfers from the emergency veterinarians that require hospitalization. Patients may be transferred to specialists the same day, the following day, or may be discharged by hospitalist on the following day.
• Receive minor follow up appointments that come through as “same day emergencies” as well as low acuity same-day These will be the “fast track” emergencies.
• Create and recommend treatment plans
• Update patient information in medical records with the latest findings and treatments
• Order diagnostic tests for health care staff to administer
• Review and interpret test results
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals based on diagnostic results and physical exam findings
• Communicate with patient owners regarding their care and well-being
• Provide updates and discharge summaries to rDVMs
• Attend daily rounds

Our 60,000 sq-ft hospital has a 1.5 T MRI, 64- slice CT, a Varian Halcyon radiation therapy system capable of advanced radiation therapy modalities as well as an Interventional Radiology Suite. We currently have specialty practices in Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Allergy, Avian and Exotics, Cardiology, Behavioral Therapy, and Anesthesiology. In addition to the specialty services, we have a 24/7/365 emergency service with a team of dedicated ER doctors and Criticalists.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas
• Active DEA license
• Minimum of 5 years of practice experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Houston?

Houston is the 4th largest city in the country with a world-renowned medical center, as well as museum, theater, and arts districts. We have a climate that allows outdoor activities year-round. We have professional sports teams, numerous recreational and cultural amenities, and exceptional universities, colleges, and public education so you and your family can thrive here.

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists offers competitive compensation as well as a full range of benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, time off for vacation and CE, and a 401(k) plan.

Please contact Betsy Rozakos, Veterinary Recruiter at: betsy.rozakos@nvacompassionfirst.com.

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