Veterinary Cardiologist

Job Description

Introduction
An established Emergency and Specialty veterinary hospital in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Cardiologist with an interest in Interventional Cardiology to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The hospital provides comprehensive 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care alongside specialist referral services encompassing Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia and Pain Management, and Rehabilitation. The facility holds AAHA accreditation and VECCS Level II certification, reflecting its established standards in veterinary medicine and emergency care. The position offers the opportunity to develop and manage a specialist Cardiology caseload, including interventional procedures, within a collaborative referral environment supported by experienced veterinary specialists and emergency clinicians. Full-time and part-time arrangements are available, with opportunities for clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration and continued professional development. The hospital also provides access to a wider national network of veterinary specialists, clinical research initiatives and specialist mentorship resources.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Veterinary Cardiologist will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease, providing specialist consultation and developing individualised diagnostic and treatment plans for referred cases. Clinical responsibilities will encompass comprehensive cardiac evaluation, management of complex cardiovascular conditions, interpretation of diagnostic findings and ongoing monitoring of patients receiving medical or interventional treatment. The position offers opportunities to undertake interventional cardiology procedures according to the successful veterinarian’s training and clinical expertise, working collaboratively with specialists in Anaesthesia, Surgery and Critical Care to support procedural planning and perioperative management. The successful veterinarian will also contribute to the medical management of patients with congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias and other complex cardiovascular conditions, maintaining continuity of care through collaboration with referring veterinarians and the wider specialist team. Additional responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary case discussions, supporting the development of the hospital’s Cardiology service and maintaining high standards of specialist veterinary medicine. The role provides opportunities to contribute to clinical research, specialist education and professional collaboration through the wider veterinary organisation.

Practice Details
The hospital operates as an AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level II Emergency and Specialty veterinary facility, providing 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care alongside specialist services in Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia and Pain Management, and Rehabilitation. The facility supports advanced diagnostic investigation, specialist referral management and multidisciplinary treatment planning for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. Diagnostic and procedural equipment includes a C-Arm fluoroscopy system, Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), providing resources relevant to advanced diagnostic investigation and image-guided procedures. Laboratory facilities include an on-site Antech reference laboratory, supporting diagnostic testing and specialist case management. The hospital’s established Anaesthesia, Surgery and Critical Care services provide opportunities for collaboration in the management of patients requiring advanced cardiovascular investigation or intervention. Emergency and Critical Care services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

Team
The hospital operates with a multidisciplinary team of veterinary specialists, Emergency and Critical Care clinicians, and dedicated veterinary support personnel. Specialist services encompass Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia and Pain Management, and Rehabilitation, providing opportunities for collaborative case management across a broad range of complex referral cases. The incoming Veterinary Cardiologist will work alongside experienced clinical colleagues within a supportive specialist environment, contributing to the continued development of the hospital’s Cardiology and interventional services. The wider veterinary organisation provides access to a national specialist network, a Specialty Directors Board, clinical research resources and continuing education programmes, supporting professional collaboration and ongoing specialist development.

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

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