The Job Opportunity:
An established 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Internist to join its collaborative multidisciplinary team.
This opportunity is well suited for an Internist who enjoys managing complex medical cases while having access to advanced diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities, critical care resources, and multiple specialty services.
The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continued professional development. Specialists are encouraged to discuss challenging cases, share clinical knowledge, and work closely with colleagues across services to develop thoughtful and individualized treatment plans.
Experienced specialty technicians and veterinary support professionals provide additional clinical support, allowing the Internist to focus on diagnostic decision-making, procedures, patient management, and communication with clients and referring veterinarians.
Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty hospital provides advanced medical, surgical, diagnostic, and critical care for patients with complex conditions.
Specialty and clinical services include:
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Cardiology
- Diagnostic and advanced imaging support
The hospital provides dedicated clinical spaces for advanced procedures, including ultrasound, echocardiography, and endoscopic procedures, along with separate isolation capabilities for appropriate medical cases.
Advanced technology and clinical resources include:
- 64-slice helical CT
- Digital radiography
- Dedicated Internal Medicine ultrasound
- Multiple point-of-care ultrasound systems
- C-arm fluoroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Advanced electrosurgical capabilities
- Laparoscopic instrumentation
- Multiple dedicated surgical suites
- Dedicated procedure areas
Critical care capabilities include:
- Mechanical ventilation
- Oxygen cages and supplemental oxygen therapy
- Transfusion therapy
- Advanced fluid therapy
- Continuous telemetry
- Pulse oximetry
- Capnography
- Central venous pressure monitoring
- Direct and indirect blood pressure monitoring
Comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities include:
- Blood gas and electrolyte analysis
- CBC
- Chemistry profiles
- Coagulation testing
- Co-oximetry
- Thromboelastography (TEG)
The combination of advanced diagnostics, dedicated procedure spaces, specialty collaboration, and critical care capabilities provides a strong environment for managing challenging Internal Medicine cases.
Role Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with complex medical conditions
- Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
- Perform advanced Internal Medicine diagnostic procedures
- Utilize ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and laboratory diagnostics when appropriate
- Manage hospitalized and medically complex patients
- Collaborate closely with Emergency & Critical Care, Cardiology, Surgery, and other specialty services
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and coordinated patient management
- Provide consultation and guidance to referring veterinarians
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and ongoing care
- Work collaboratively with specialty technicians and veterinary support professionals
- Contribute to clinical education and mentorship within the hospital
- Maintain current knowledge through continuing education and professional involvement
- Support a respectful, collaborative, and learning-focused hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Completion of an approved residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Diplomate status or eligibility for board certification in Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based specialty medicine
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
- Compassionate approach to patients and clients
- Interest in multidisciplinary case management
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
- Dedication to maintaining high professional and ethical standards
Both board-certified and residency-trained Veterinary Internists are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid continuing education opportunities
- Specialty-focused professional development resources
- Access to multidisciplinary specialist collaboration
- Clinical education and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and research
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Additional professional and personal benefits
The hospital provides an environment where an Internist can manage a diverse and medically challenging caseload, perform advanced diagnostic procedures, collaborate closely with other specialists, and continue developing professionally within a well-equipped referral setting.
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