Veterinary Cardiologist

Friends Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking a veterinary cardiologist to join our growing team. We are a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Bucks County, privately owned by local veterinarians, and we are searching for highly motivated veterinary team members.

Our hospital provides advanced emergency and specialty care. Our cardiologists work closely with emergency, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, surgery, and radiology teams to deliver comprehensive, high-quality treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions, including valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, and heart failure. You will perform advanced diagnostics such as echocardiography, electrocardiography, and ambulatory monitoring, and guide both medical and interventional management strategies while collaborating with referring veterinarians and our in-house teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth, including continuing education and access to advanced diagnostic equipment. Additionally, we hope to offer practice investment opportunities for team members interested in a long-term partnership and shared ownership in the hospital.

If you are passionate about veterinary cardiology, committed to excellent patient care, and enjoy working in a dynamic specialty hospital, we invite you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex cardiovascular diseases in small animal patients
• Perform and interpret advanced diagnostics, including echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, and thoracic imaging
• Develop comprehensive medical management plans for patients with cardiac disease, including acute and chronic conditions
• Provide stabilization and management recommendations for emergency cardiac cases
• Collaborate with specialists and emergency clinicians to provide integrated patient care
• Provide inpatient and outpatient case management, including ongoing monitoring and medication adjustments
• Work closely with critical care, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure safe patient care, particularly for high-risk cardiac patients
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management
• Foster and maintain highly collaborative relationships with referring veterinarians
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
• Participate in case rounds and collaborative discussion of complex cases
• Contribute to mentorship and clinical development of veterinary nurses and interns when applicable
• Remain current with advances in veterinary cardiology through continuing education and professional development
• Provide continuing education to area clinicians and/or their support staff at least once annually

Requirements

Education & Credentials

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Board certification (or residency trained with board eligibility) through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM – Cardiology) or equivalent international certifying body
• Active veterinary license (or eligibility for licensure) in Pennsylvania

Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and case management
• Proficiency in echocardiography and interpretation of cardiac diagnostics
• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Excellent communication skills with clients and veterinary team members
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary specialty hospital
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and client service
• Dedication to continuing education and advancement in veterinary cardiology
• Ability to manage complex and urgent cardiac cases in a fast-paced environment
• Actively seek and incorporate feedback to improve performance
• Respond positively to coaching and direction
• Commitment to patient safety, high-quality care, and continued professional growth