The Job Opportunity:
A growing emergency and specialty veterinary hospital is seeking a Veterinary Internist to join its multidisciplinary team of specialists and emergency clinicians. This opportunity offers the ability to practice advanced internal medicine within a collaborative referral environment while helping expand and shape a thriving specialty service.
The ideal candidate is passionate about complex case management, advanced diagnostics, client communication, and collaborative medicine. This role provides the opportunity to build a rewarding referral caseload while working alongside specialists dedicated to clinical excellence and outstanding patient care.
Practice Information:
This established 24/7 emergency and specialty referral hospital provides comprehensive emergency, specialty, and critical care services to companion animal patients. The hospital recently expanded into a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed to support advanced diagnostics, specialty medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The hospital maintains a culture built on teamwork, mutual respect, and professional growth. Specialists work closely together to provide comprehensive patient care while benefiting from modern facilities, advanced equipment, and a highly trained support staff.
Facility resources include:
- Large 24/7 Intensive Care Unit staffed by experienced emergency clinicians, criticalists, and highly skilled technicians
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonography
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Endoscopy and minimally invasive diagnostic capabilities
- Advanced oncology and radiation therapy services
- In-house laboratory support
- Dedicated specialist office and workspace
- Strong referral relationships and established specialty caseloads
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced internal medicine consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans for companion animal patients
- Evaluate and manage complex medical cases involving gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, hepatic, respiratory, infectious, hematologic, and immune-mediated diseases
- Perform advanced diagnostic procedures, including ultrasonography, endoscopy, endoscopic biopsies, and other minimally invasive procedures
- Collaborate closely with emergency clinicians, surgeons, oncologists, criticalists, and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes
- Develop comprehensive treatment and long-term disease management plans
- Communicate effectively with referring veterinarians and pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognoses
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and hospital rounds
- Contribute to continuing education, mentorship, and service development initiatives
- Support the continued growth and success of the internal medicine department
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
- Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or completion of an approved Internal Medicine residency program with board eligibility
- Eligibility to obtain veterinary licensure in the state of employment
- Strong diagnostic, procedural, and clinical reasoning skills
- Proficiency in abdominal ultrasonography and endoscopic procedures preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to collaborative specialty medicine and exceptional patient care
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced referral and specialty hospital environment
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production bonus opportunities
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- Long-term career growth opportunities within an expanding specialty network
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and other healthcare spending options
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Optional long-term disability insurance
- Fertility and family-building support programs
- Generous continuing education allowance and paid CE time
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- VIN membership provided
- Reimbursement for veterinary licenses, DEA registration, professional association memberships, and specialty dues
- Access to veterinary medical journals, online publishers, and research databases
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Mental health and well-being support programs
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and continuing education days
- Employee pet care discounts
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Career development and leadership growth opportunities
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