The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty 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 emergency clinicians and specialists in a collaborative referral environment.

The successful candidate will enjoy practicing in a modern specialty hospital that emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, mentorship, and exceptional patient care. The organization is committed to providing specialists with the resources, advanced technology, and clinical autonomy needed to build a rewarding and sustainable career while delivering comprehensive internal medicine services and fostering strong referral relationships throughout the region.

Practice Information:
This specialty and emergency referral hospital provides advanced medical and emergency care for companion animals in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. The hospital is dedicated to delivering exceptional medicine while fostering a culture built on teamwork, communication, innovation, and continuous professional development.

The practice is home to a talented multi-specialty, multi-DVM team supported by experienced credentialed technicians and dedicated support staff. Specialists work closely across disciplines to provide seamless patient care while benefiting from a collaborative atmosphere that encourages mentorship, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

The hospital features advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy where available, CT and MRI access where available, in-house laboratory services, advanced monitoring equipment, and dedicated treatment and procedure areas. The internal medicine service collaborates closely with surgery, emergency and critical care, cardiology, neurology, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and other specialty departments to provide comprehensive care for complex medical cases.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive internal medicine consultations and advanced diagnostic evaluations
• Diagnose and medically manage a broad range of complex medical conditions in companion animals
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for acute and chronic medical cases
• Perform advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures including endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, ultrasound-guided procedures, and other techniques based on training and hospital capabilities
• Interpret advanced laboratory findings, imaging studies, and specialized diagnostic testing
• Monitor hospitalized medical patients and adjust 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 collaborative patient management
• Support hospital protocols that promote medical excellence and exceptional patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to support continued clinical and operational success
• Promote teamwork, mentorship, and an exceptional client experience
• Participate in continuing education 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 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, internal medicine, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience performing advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive internal medicine 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, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Professional demeanor and commitment to lifelong learning
• Ability to meet the physical demands of veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Compensation + Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Signing bonus, relocation assistance, and retention incentives available
• 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
• Access to advanced diagnostic equipment and minimally invasive procedural technology
• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled multi-specialty, multi-DVM team in a state-of-the-art specialty and emergency referral hospital
• Career development, mentorship, leadership advancement, research, and teaching opportunities
• Support from a veterinarian-led organization that combines local hospital autonomy with the resources of a national network while promoting specialty excellence and long-term professional success

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