The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Small Animal Internist to join its collaborative specialty team. This opportunity is ideal for an internist who is passionate about practicing advanced internal medicine while working alongside experienced specialists, emergency clinicians, and highly skilled credentialed technicians in a progressive referral environment.
The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of complex medical cases, utilizing advanced diagnostics and evidence-based treatment plans to deliver exceptional patient care. Working collaboratively across multiple specialties, the internist will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical management while contributing to a culture built on mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.
Practice Information:
This established 24-hour multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital is dedicated to delivering advanced veterinary care through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based medicine. Serving a broad referral community, the hospital provides comprehensive specialty and emergency services while maintaining a supportive culture centered on teamwork, medical excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes. The hospital is home to an experienced multi-specialty, multi-DVM team supported by highly skilled credentialed technicians and dedicated client care professionals. Specialists work closely across disciplines to provide integrated patient care, allowing complex cases to benefit from collaborative expertise and coordinated treatment planning. The modern referral facility features advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including computed tomography (CT), digital radiography, endoscopy, diagnostic ultrasound, and a dedicated radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment suite, providing internists with the tools needed to diagnose and manage a wide range of challenging medical conditions. The hospital places a strong emphasis on continuing education, mentorship, and professional growth, creating an environment where specialists can continually expand their clinical expertise while practicing at the highest level.
Role Responsibilities:
Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions using advanced, evidence-based internal medicine principles
Perform comprehensive medical evaluations and develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
Utilize advanced diagnostic procedures, including endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, and other specialized internal medicine techniques
Collaborate closely with specialists, emergency clinicians, and referring veterinarians to provide coordinated multidisciplinary patient care
Interpret advanced laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and specialized testing to support clinical decision-making
Provide compassionate client consultations regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and long-term disease management
Maintain complete and accurate medical records
Prescribe medications while complying with all pharmacy and controlled substance regulations
Participate in specialty rounds, interdisciplinary case discussions, and hospital quality improvement initiatives
Mentor interns, residents, and veterinary team members when appropriate
Participate in continuing education, clinical research opportunities, and advancement of internal medicine services
Foster a collaborative culture focused on medical excellence, innovation, mentorship, and exceptional client service
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited veterinary college
- Completion of a rotating small animal internship or equivalent advanced clinical training
- Completion of an approved small animal internal medicine residency program
- Board certification or residency training in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
- DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration, if required
- Strong diagnostic, medical, and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal, client communication, and collaborative teamwork abilities
- Commitment to practicing evidence-based specialty medicine
- Passion for mentorship, continuing education, clinical excellence, and lifelong professional development
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive compensation with production-based earning opportunities
- Sign-on, retention, and relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and paid parental leave
- Retirement savings program with employer-supported contributions
- Generous continuing education allowance, paid continuing education time, and professional development resources
- Licensure, professional membership, and continuing education reimbursement
- Employee pet care discounts
- Wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and mental well-being support
- Financial assistance resources for eligible team members during personal hardships
- Supportive, veterinarian-focused culture with local medical autonomy backed by the resources of a larger veterinary organization
- Outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, leadership development, clinical research, and long-term career growth within a progressive, evidence-based multi-specialty referral hospital
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