The Job Opportunity:
A well-established 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Internist to join its growing multidisciplinary team.

This opportunity is ideal for an Internal Medicine specialist who enjoys managing complex cases, collaborating across specialties, and practicing evidence-based medicine with access to advanced diagnostics and comprehensive hospital support.

The Internist will join an experienced specialty team that includes clinicians in Surgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, and Exotic Animal Medicine, along with an Emergency service providing 24/7 patient coverage. This structure allows the Internist to focus on specialty cases while benefiting from continuous emergency support and opportunities for multidisciplinary consultation.

The hospital encourages specialists to help shape and develop their individual services. The incoming Internist will have opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of the Internal Medicine department while pursuing professional interests, participating in teaching, and helping educate veterinary students and externs.

Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital provides 24/7 veterinary care within a recently remodeled, multi-building medical campus.  The hospital has been designed to support advanced specialty medicine, diagnostics, surgery, emergency care, and complex case management.

Specialty and clinical services include:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Ophthalmology
• Exotic Animal Medicine
• 24/7 Emergency Medicine

Advanced hospital resources include:

• CT scanner
• Digital radiography
• Dedicated diagnostic imaging room
• Full clinical laboratory
• Three surgical suites
• Multiple dedicated examination rooms
• Recently remodeled clinical facilities
• 24/7 Emergency service
• Experienced veterinary nursing support

The multidisciplinary structure allows Internal Medicine specialists to collaborate closely with surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, ophthalmologists, exotic animal clinicians, emergency veterinarians, and other veterinary professionals when managing complex patients.

A cohesive and experienced nursing team provides additional clinical support, helping specialists focus on diagnostics, treatment planning, patient management, and client communication.

The hospital’s clinical culture emphasizes:

• Evidence-based medicine
• Advanced diagnostic evaluation
• Individualized treatment planning
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• High standards of patient care
• Compassionate client communication
• Clinical autonomy
• Professional development
• Continuing education
• Teaching and mentorship
• Sustainable veterinary careers
• Positive and respectful teamwork

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate referred patients with complex or chronic medical conditions
• Perform comprehensive Internal Medicine consultations
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage complex gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, endocrine, respiratory, hematologic, immune-mediated, infectious, and multisystemic diseases
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging when clinically appropriate
• Incorporate CT, digital radiography, and other available imaging resources into diagnostic planning
• Utilize comprehensive clinical laboratory resources to support diagnostic evaluation
• Manage hospitalized Internal Medicine patients
• Coordinate care with the 24/7 Emergency service when patients require continuous hospitalization or after-hours monitoring
• Collaborate with Surgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Exotic Animal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and other clinical services
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning
• Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust medical plans when clinically indicated
• Recognize patients requiring additional specialty consultation or procedural intervention
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and follow-up plans clearly and compassionately with clients
• Maintain communication with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
• Maintain complete and timely medical records
• Work closely with experienced veterinary nurses and other support professionals
• Participate in teaching opportunities involving veterinary students and externs
• Mentor veterinary professionals and support clinical skill development
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Internal Medicine service
• Participate in continuing education and pursue individual areas of professional interest

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Completion of an approved Small Animal Internal Medicine residency
• Board certification or board eligibility through the appropriate veterinary Internal Medicine specialty college
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Eligibility for applicable controlled-substance registrations
• Advanced training in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex and chronically ill patients
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Interest in multidisciplinary case management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to compassionate client communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively with specialists, emergency veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and other support professionals
• Interest in teaching and mentorship
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Interest in helping develop and grow an Internal Medicine service

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation  (up to $100,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates based on experience
  potential to earn $300,000-$400,000) 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development resources
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and professional membership reimbursement
• Specialty membership support when applicable
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability options
• Life insurance options
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
• Relocation or other employment incentives when applicable
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunities to develop and grow the Internal Medicine service
• Additional benefits based on employment status and eligibility

This position offers the opportunity to practice advanced Internal Medicine within a 24/7 multidisciplinary emergency and specialty hospital supported by an experienced nursing team and continuous Emergency coverage. Access to a CT scanner, digital radiography, dedicated diagnostic imaging, a full clinical laboratory, multiple surgical suites, and recently remodeled clinical facilities provides strong resources for complex case management. Combined with teaching opportunities, service-development potential, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the hospital provides an encouraging environment for continued specialty and professional growth.

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