The Job Opportunity:
An established emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Small Animal Internist to join its collaborative multidisciplinary team.
This opportunity is well suited for an Internist who enjoys working through complex medical cases and values access to advanced diagnostics, experienced colleagues, and a knowledgeable veterinary support team.
The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, thoughtful clinical decision-making, and collaboration across specialties. Doctors are encouraged to approach cases with appropriate clinical autonomy while having ready access to colleagues for consultation, case discussion, and coordinated patient care.
Professional development is an important part of the hospital culture. Continuing education, mentorship, shared learning, and opportunities to exchange knowledge with other specialists are encouraged.
Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced veterinary care supported by a broad range of specialty services.
- Internal Medicine
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Surgery
- Medical Oncology
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Radioiodine therapy
Internists have access to a strong range of advanced diagnostic and treatment resources, including:
- CT
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- In-house diagnostic laboratory
- Radioiodine treatment capabilities
- Linear accelerator
The combination of advanced imaging, rapid in-house diagnostics, and a multidisciplinary specialty team provides Internists with opportunities to investigate complex medical conditions and collaborate with colleagues when patients require care across multiple specialties.
The hospital values open communication, teamwork, mentorship, and continued development of its medical services.
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients referred for advanced internal medicine care
- Performing comprehensive examinations and diagnostic workups
- Developing individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
- Managing complex acute and chronic medical conditions
- Utilizing advanced imaging and in-house diagnostic resources as appropriate
- Performing internal medicine procedures consistent with training and experience
- Collaborating with emergency clinicians and specialists on multidisciplinary cases
- Managing hospitalized patients and coordinating continuity of care
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care
- Communicating with referring veterinarians to support coordinated patient care
- Maintaining thorough and accurate medical records
- Prescribing medications and following appropriate pharmacy and controlled-substance protocols
- Participating in patient rounds and collaborative case discussions
- Sharing clinical knowledge with veterinarians, technicians, and other team members
- Participating in continuing education and professional development
- Contributing to a respectful, supportive, and collaborative hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
- Completion of an appropriate rotating internship or equivalent advanced clinical training
- Completion of an approved Small Animal Internal Medicine residency
- Board certification or residency training in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Active or eligibility for appropriate state veterinary licensure
- Ability to obtain and maintain required professional registrations
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex and medically challenging cases
- Effective communication with clients, referring veterinarians, specialists, and hospital team members
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Interest in continuing education, mentorship, and shared clinical learning
- Ability to meet the reasonable physical requirements associated with veterinary clinical practice
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan participation
- Continuing education support
- Professional development and career resources
- Professional license and dues support
- Paid parental leave
- Employee pet care benefits
- Emotional wellness and employee assistance resources
- Potential signing, relocation, and retention assistance
- Access to advanced diagnostic and specialty resources
- Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration and mentorship
- Support for continued clinical and professional development
- A collaborative hospital environment focused on thoughtful medicine, patient care, and long-term professional growth
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