Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

NVA • $200K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree eligible for California licensure
  • Board Certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM) or board eligible after residency
  • Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach
  • Collaborative mindset committed to exceptional patient care
  • Passion for continuous learning and teamwork in veterinary medicine
  • Interest in developing a referral-based Internal Medicine service

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex internal medicine cases including gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions
  • Perform and order diagnostics like ultrasound, endoscopy, and CT
  • Coordinate with emergency and specialty teams for patient care
  • Build lasting relationships with referring veterinarians
  • Establish clinical protocols and workflows for Internal Medicine service
  • Mentor technicians and assistants during case management
  • Contribute to a positive team culture focused on collaboration and learning

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with production opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • CE allowance and support for professional development
  • Paid time off including sick leave and vacation
  • Retirement savings options
  • Reimbursement for professional dues and licensing
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist (DACVIM)

Base Salary: $200,000-$250,000 + Production Opportunities | Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity in Grand Terrace, California

Location Highlight

Located in the Inland Empire, Grand Terrace offers Southern California living with easy access to Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs, Big Bear, and the region's beaches. The area provides abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and other outdoor adventures while offering a more accessible cost of living than many coastal communities.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Competitive compensation ($200,000-$250,000 + Production)
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • CE allowance and professional development support
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Professional dues and licensing reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Leadership development and mentorship opportunities

In your day-to-day, you will:
  • Manage complex internal medicine cases spanning GI, hepatobiliary, infectious disease, endocrine, hematologic, and respiratory conditions
  • Perform and/or order diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and CT as available
  • Coordinate with emergency and other specialty teams on shared patients and transfers
  • Develop lasting relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the Inland Empire
  • Help establish clinical protocols and workflows as the Internal Medicine service grows
  • Mentor technicians and assistants as part of daily case management
  • Pursue opportunities for continued growth in areas such as ultrasound proficiency and advanced procedures
  • Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning

What You Bring
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
  • Board Certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM) or residency trained in Small Animal Internal Medicine and board eligible
  • Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
  • A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine
  • An interest in developing and growing a referral-based Internal Medicine service

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

This is a unique opportunity to become the founding Internal Medicine specialist at an established emergency hospital with a long-standing reputation in the Inland Empire. If you're excited about building something meaningful while having the support and resources of a national specialty network behind you, we'd love to connect.

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