The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary 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 an exceptional support team in a modern referral environment.

The successful candidate will evaluate and manage a diverse caseload of medically complex companion animal patients while collaborating across multiple specialties to deliver exceptional patient care. The position offers access to advanced diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art imaging capabilities, and a strong referral network, allowing specialists to practice at the highest level while continuing to grow professionally in a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Practice Information:
This established multi-specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital is dedicated to delivering advanced veterinary medicine through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate patient care. As part of a larger network of specialty hospitals, the practice provides extensive professional resources while maintaining local medical autonomy and a collaborative hospital culture.

The hospital offers comprehensive emergency and specialty services supported by advanced diagnostic imaging, intensive care capabilities, modern surgical facilities, and state-of-the-art medical technology. The Internal Medicine service works closely with specialists in surgery, oncology, cardiology, neurology, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and other specialty disciplines to provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and medical management for patients with complex and challenging conditions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide variety of complex medical disorders in companion animals
• Perform comprehensive internal medicine consultations and develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform and interpret advanced diagnostic procedures including endoscopy, abdominal ultrasonography, ultrasound-guided aspirates and biopsies, bone marrow aspiration, and other internal medicine procedures appropriate to experience and training
• Diagnose and manage endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, respiratory, immune-mediated, infectious, hematologic, and other complex medical disorders
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and minimally invasive procedures to support medical case management
• Collaborate closely with emergency clinicians and specialty colleagues to provide coordinated patient care
• Monitor hospitalized patients and adjust treatment plans based on clinical progress
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, long-term disease management, and prognoses
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining compliance with controlled substance regulations
• Participate in patient rounds and multidisciplinary case discussions
• Mentor interns, residents, technicians, and clinical team members as appropriate
• Support hospital protocols, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Partner with hospital leadership to promote medical excellence and operational success
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented hospital culture
• 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 one-year rotating small animal internship or equivalent referral practice experience
• Completion of an AVMA-approved Internal Medicine residency program
• Board-Certified or Residency-Trained 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
• Strong clinical skills in veterinary internal medicine, advanced diagnostics, and referral case management
• Experience performing advanced diagnostic procedures including endoscopy and abdominal ultrasonography
• Confidence managing complex internal medicine referral cases independently
• Excellent interpersonal, client communication, and client education skills
• 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 specialty veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Compensation + Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation package with production and incentive opportunities
• 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 imaging, endoscopy, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory services, and state-of-the-art medical technology
• 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 national network while promoting specialty excellence and long-term professional success

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