The Job Opportunity:
A well-established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Internist to join its growing multidisciplinary team.
The hospital has served its community for approximately two decades and is entering an exciting period of continued growth with expanded clinical space and additional specialty services. The incoming Internist will have the opportunity to help develop and shape the Internal Medicine service while practicing within a collaborative and supportive specialty environment.
This opportunity is ideal for an Internist who enjoys evidence-based medicine, complex case management, advanced diagnostic procedures, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The hospital provides access to advanced diagnostic resources, including onsite CT and endoscopy, allowing the Internist to perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and manage challenging medical cases.
The Internist will work closely with Emergency veterinarians, other specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and additional clinical professionals. Continuing education and professional development are strongly encouraged, providing opportunities to advance procedural skills, pursue individual clinical interests, and contribute to the continued development of specialty medicine within the hospital.
Practice Information:
This established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital has provided veterinary care to its community for approximately 20 years and maintains a strong referral and client base.
The hospital is expanding its clinical space and specialty capabilities, creating an opportunity for the incoming Internist to contribute to the continued development of a growing Internal Medicine service.
Advanced hospital resources include:
- Onsite CT
- Endoscopy
- Advanced diagnostic capabilities
- 24/7 Emergency services
- Specialty referral services
- Registered Veterinary Technician support
- Veterinary assistants
- Collaborative veterinary and specialty teams
The multidisciplinary hospital environment provides opportunities for Internal Medicine, Emergency, and other specialty services to collaborate when managing patients with complex or concurrent diseases.
The hospital’s clinical culture emphasizes:
- Evidence-based medicine
- Advanced diagnostic evaluation
- Comprehensive Internal Medicine
- Individualized treatment planning
- Multidisciplinary case management
- High standards of patient care
- Clinical autonomy
- Compassionate client communication
- Strong veterinary technician utilization
- Continuing education
- Professional development
- Clinical skill advancement
- Positive and respectful teamwork
- Sustainable veterinary careers
Role Responsibilities:
The Veterinary Internist will provide advanced Internal Medicine consultation, diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing case management while collaborating with Emergency clinicians, specialists, and veterinary support professionals. Responsibilities may include:
- Evaluate patients referred for complex acute and chronic medical conditions
- Perform comprehensive Internal Medicine consultations
- Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
- Diagnose and manage complex gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, endocrine, respiratory, hematologic, immune-mediated, and infectious diseases
- Manage patients with multisystem or concurrent medical conditions
- Perform advanced diagnostic procedures appropriate to specialty training
- Perform endoscopic procedures when clinically appropriate
- Utilize onsite CT and other advanced diagnostic resources when appropriate
- Interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings within the context of the patient’s overall clinical presentation
- Develop long-term medical management strategies for chronic diseases
- Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust medical plans as clinical conditions evolve
- Manage hospitalized Internal Medicine patients when appropriate
- Collaborate with the 24/7 Emergency service on patients requiring urgent evaluation or hospitalization
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialty services
- Participate in collaborative case discussions and treatment planning
- Provide consultation and clinical guidance to referring and Emergency veterinarians when appropriate
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, medication recommendations, and follow-up plans clearly and compassionately with clients
- Educate clients regarding chronic disease management and long-term patient needs
- Maintain communication with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
- Maintain complete and timely medical records
- Work closely with Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and other clinical support professionals
- Help establish and refine protocols for the Internal Medicine service
- Contribute to the continued development of specialty services
- Participate in continuing education and pursue individual areas of professional interest
- Support mentorship and clinical knowledge sharing throughout the veterinary team
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
- Completion of an approved Small Animal Internal Medicine residency
- Board certification or board eligibility through the appropriate veterinary Internal Medicine specialty college
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
- Eligibility for applicable controlled-substance registrations
- Advanced training in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Experience managing complex acute and chronic medical conditions
- Training in advanced Internal Medicine procedures
- Experience with endoscopy appropriate to specialty training
- Ability to incorporate advanced imaging and diagnostic testing into case management
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
- Excellent written and verbal)communication skills
- Compassionate approach to client education and communication
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Ability to work effectively with Emergency veterinarians, specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and veterinary assistants
- Interest in helping develop and grow an Internal Medicine service
- Interest in mentorship and clinical knowledge sharing
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Compensation (This opportunity offers a comprehensive package of financial and wellness benefits, including potential annual earnings of $250,000 base plus production)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible spending account options
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off
- Continuing education support
- Professional development resources
- Professional liability insurance
- Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
- Professional association and specialty membership support
- Life insurance options
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability options
- Employee assistance and mental health resources
- Fertility and family-building support
- Additional inclusive healthcare and wellness resources
- Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
- Relocation, sign-on, or other employment incentives when applicable
- Opportunities to help develop and grow the Internal Medicine service
- Additional benefits based on employment status and eligibility
This position provides the opportunity to help develop an Internal Medicine service within an established 24/7 emergency and growing specialty hospital. Access to onsite CT, endoscopy, advanced diagnostic capabilities, continuous Emergency support, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team provides a strong foundation for managing challenging medical cases. Continued specialty expansion, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and professional development opportunities create an encouraging environment for long-term specialty growth.
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