LOCUM Small Animal Veterinary Internist

Evolution-Veterinary-Specialists; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Pet insurance

CE budgets

Equipment & tech

Job summary

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist to provide locum coverage at our state-of-the-art hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. We welcome both locum and permanent full-time candidates who value clinical excellence and a collaborative team.

Join a privately owned, AAHA-accredited hospital with advanced diagnostics and strong support staff.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM-SAIM).
• Residency-trained candidates who are board-eligible are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Colorado.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and compassionate client service.
• Competitive locum compensation.
• Flexible scheduling based on mutual availability.
• Short-term, intermittent, or extended coverage opportunities.
• Well-equipped hospital with advanced diagnostic capabilities.
• Established emergency, critical care, and specialty referral services (cardiology, surgery, anesthesia and oncology).
• Collaborative medical environment with experienced support staff.
• No corporate production quotas or private equity oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum coverage for Small Animal Internal Medicine cases at EVS in Lakewood, CO.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists and support staff to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain and advance internal medicine services with a focus on patient welfare.
• Support flexible scheduling and positive client interactions.

Skills

DACVIM-SAIM

Residency-trained

Colorado licensure

Diagnostic skills

Collaborative approach

Education

DACVIM-SAIM certification

Job description

How would you like to be part of a team that delivers the best possible care for pets in a fun, collaborative and supportive environment? That’s Evolution Veterinary Specialists. In our family-owned vet hospital, you work alongside other committed vet professionals to impact positive change each day. And with our owners on-site each day, your voice is always heard on process and work culture improvements. At Evolution, each individual is a valued member of our team. We show it by investing in each employee’s passions and goals, creating plans for his or her professional success.

Evolution Veterinary Specialists offers:

• 401k
• Health, vision, life and dental insurance
• Pet insurance for employees
• Continuing education budgets for each employee
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• A central location in a quiet, city area

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Position:LOCUM Small Animal Veterinary Internist

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Locum Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist (DACVIM/DECVIM) – Colorado

Location: Lakewood, Colorado (Denver Metro Area)
Hospital: Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS)
Position Type: Locum / Relief / Contract
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity Also Available

Join a Hospital Where Specialists Can Thrive!

Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist to provide locum coverage at our independently owned, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital in beautiful Lakewood, Colorado.

Whether you're looking to pick up a few shifts, enjoy a flexible locum schedule, or explore your next permanent career opportunity, we'd love to meet you!

We're also actively recruiting for a permanent, full-time Internal Medicine Specialist position. Locum coverage is a great way to experience our hospital, meet our team, and see whether EVS could be your long-term professional home.

Why EVS?

We're not a corporate specialty hospital. EVS is proudly veterinarian-owned, independently operated, and AAHA-accredited, with a commitment to practicing exceptional medicine while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace.

Our 26,000-square-foot hospital features:

64-slice CT scanner

Advanced ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities

Fluoroscopy

Fully equipped ICU with 24/7 emergency and critical care support

Dedicated oxygen cages and high-flow oxygen therapy

On-site blood bank

Collaborative specialists in cardiology, oncology, surgery, critical care, and anesthesia

Experienced veterinary technicians and support staff

We believe specialists should be able to focus on practicing excellent medicine, supported by a team that values their expertise, professional autonomy, and work-life balance.

What We're Looking For

Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM-SAIM)

Residency-trained candidates who are board-eligible are encouraged to apply

Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Colorado

Strong diagnostic, clinical, and procedural skills

Excellent communication and a collaborative approach to patient care

Commitment to high-quality medicine and compassionate client service

Competitive locum compensation, commensurate with experience and coverage requirements

Flexible scheduling based on mutual availability

Short-term, intermittent, or extended coverage opportunities

Well-equipped hospital with advanced diagnostic capabilities

Established emergency, critical care, and specialty referral services (cardiology, surgery, anesthesia and oncology)

Collaborative medical environment with experienced support staff

No corporate production quotas or private equity oversight

Interested in Something Permanent?

We are also offering a full-time Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist position for a candidate seeking a long‑term opportunity.

As an independently owned hospital, we offer the opportunity to help shape the future of our Internal Medicine service, contribute to hospital growth, and practice high-quality specialty medicine in an environment where your voice matters.

We welcome candidates interested exclusively in locum coverage, permanent employment, or exploring both options.

Located just minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains, EVS offers access to world‑class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, restaurants, and everything that makes Colorado an exceptional place to live and work.

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a collaborative, inclusive, and exceptional veterinary team.