The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty and emergency referral 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 collaborating with experienced emergency clinicians and specialists in a fast-paced referral environment.

The successful candidate will enjoy practicing in a modern specialty hospital that emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, mentorship, and exceptional patient care. The organization is committed to providing specialists with advanced technology, clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and the resources needed to build a rewarding, sustainable career while delivering outstanding care to patients and strengthening referral relationships throughout the region.

Practice Information:
This specialty and emergency referral hospital provides comprehensive emergency, critical care, and specialty services for companion animals within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. As part of a network of referral hospitals, the practice offers a broad range of specialty services while maintaining a strong commitment to individualized patient care and exceptional client communication.

The hospital is home to a talented multi-specialty, multi-DVM team supported by experienced credentialed technicians and dedicated support staff. Specialists collaborate closely across departments, creating an environment where communication, shared expertise, and multidisciplinary case management lead to exceptional patient outcomes.

The hospital features advanced diagnostic and treatment technology including intensive care units, advanced in-house laboratory capabilities, digital radiography, high-resolution ultrasound, CT imaging, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, advanced patient monitoring systems, and comprehensive emergency and surgical facilities. The collaborative environment allows internists to manage complex medical cases while working alongside specialists across multiple disciplines.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced diagnostic evaluation and medical management for complex internal medicine cases
• Perform comprehensive patient examinations and advanced diagnostic workups
• Develop individualized treatment plans for medical and hospitalized patients
• Perform advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, endoscopy, and other procedures appropriate to training and hospital capabilities
• Monitor hospitalized patients and modify treatment plans based on clinical progress
• Collaborate closely with emergency clinicians and specialty services to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Consult with referring veterinarians to coordinate patient care and strengthen referral relationships
• Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and long-term management plans with clients
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining regulatory compliance and controlled substance protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and daily medical rounds
• Support hospital protocols that promote medical excellence and exceptional patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to support quality improvement initiatives and operational success
• Promote teamwork, mentorship, and an exceptional client experience
• Participate in continuing education, hospital training, and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a rotating small animal internship
• Completion of an AVMA-approved Small Animal Internal Medicine residency
• Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) or residency-trained status
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
• Strong diagnostic, medical, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience performing advanced internal medicine diagnostic procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain strong referral relationships
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM specialty environment
• Commitment to practicing compassionate, high-quality specialty veterinary medicine
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor and commitment to lifelong learning
• Previous post-residency experience preferred but not required
• Ability to meet the physical demands of veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Compensation + Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation package with production opportunities where applicable
• Signing bonus, relocation assistance, and retention incentives available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
• Professional membership dues, licensing, DEA fees, and professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance and mental wellness resources
• Team member pet care discounts
• Financial assistance programs for eligible team members experiencing personal hardship
• Flexible scheduling designed to support long-term work-life balance
• Access to advanced diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, intensive care resources, and state-of-the-art specialty equipment
• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled multi-specialty, multi-DVM team in a modern specialty and emergency referral hospital
• Career development, mentorship, leadership advancement, research, and continuing education opportunities
• Support from a veterinarian-led organization that combines local hospital autonomy with the resources of a larger network while promoting specialty excellence and long-term professional success

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