Veterinary Cardiologist

Veterinary Cardiologist

Full-Time opportunity in Birmingham, AL

Why join Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham VSB?

Join a rapidly growing 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in central Alabama with a large multi-state referral network. Our modern 12,000-square-foot facility features advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgical capabilities, a fully equipped ICU, in-house diagnostics, and cutting-edge technology designed to support exceptional specialty and emergency care.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Birmingham offers the perfect blend of Southern charm, affordability, and opportunity, with a thriving food scene, vibrant culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation. As a growing hub for healthcare and veterinary medicine, it provides a strong referral community and excellent professional opportunities. Plus, you'll enjoy a lower cost of living and a high quality of life without sacrificing amenities.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

Competitive compensation

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional development support

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

Provide advanced medical and interventional cardiology care, diagnosing and managing a wide range of complex cardiac conditions in referral, emergency, and hospitalized patients.

Perform and interpret echocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and Holter or telemetry monitoring to guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term case management.

Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Exotics, and Emergency teams to develop integrated treatment plans and optimize patient outcomes.

Participate in on-call responsibilities for emergency echocardiograms and catheterization procedures as needed to support urgent patient needs.

Partner with overnight Emergency and ICU teams to provide continuity of care and expert consultation for hospitalized cardiac patients.

Utilize advanced hospital resources including CT, MRI, telemetry, and specialized ultrasound capabilities to support diagnostic and interventional cardiology services.

Build trusted relationships with referring veterinarians through timely communication, collaborative case management, and expert consultation.

Guide pet owners through cardiac diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management plans with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

Access ongoing mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities, including interventional cardiology and cath lab experience across the Ethos network.

Contribute to a collaborative hospital culture focused on innovation, teamwork, exceptional patient care, and advancing specialty medicine.

What You Bring

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

Board Certification in Cardiology (DACVIM-Cardiology) or Residency Trained in Cardiology.

Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Mark Hyde at View email address on click.appcast.io.