Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

AAVMP; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

CE allowance

Retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Michigan seeks an Internal Medicine Specialist (ACVIM) to join a 24-hour specialty team at Grand Rapids or Byron Center. This full-time role offers collaboration with emergency clinicians and growth in ultrasound, sophisticated diagnostics, and interventional procedures.

You will mentor staff, coordinate complex cases, and help shape the Internal Medicine service while maintaining work-life balance in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• DVM degree with Michigan licensure eligibility.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or residency training in Internal Medicine.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to continuous learning and high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex internal medicine cases across GI, hepatobiliary, infectious disease, endocrine, hematology, and respiratory conditions.
• Perform and coordinate advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and CT.
• Collaborate with specialty and emergency teams on shared patients and transfers.
• Mentor technicians and assistants during daily case management.
• Contribute to building the Internal Medicine service aligned with clinical interests.
• Pursue growth opportunities in ultrasound and interventional radiology procedures.
• Provide compassionate owner communication during stressful situations.
• Support a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

DVM degree

ACVIM certification or residency

Job description

Job Description

Internal Medicine Specialist (ACVIM)

Full Time opportunity in Grand Rapids or Byron Center, Michigan. Schedule: Full Time | No on call required.

Why Join Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital is growing, and we're excited to welcome a board certified or residency trained Internal Medicine Specialist to our thriving 24 hour specialty and emergency team. With the flexibility to practice at either our Grand Rapids or Byron Center location, you'll have the opportunity to choose the environment where you feel you can best thrive.

Over the past three years, our emergency service has experienced tremendous growth, fueled by strong relationships with referring veterinarians and continued expansion throughout the Byron Center and Grand Rapids communities. With a brand new, state of the art facility and an established specialty team, we're ready to expand our Internal Medicine service and support the next stage of its growth.

At Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, you'll do more than practice. You'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine. You'll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology in a culture built around collaboration, support, and sustainable caseloads.

Our hospital is proud of its strong doctor and staff retention, positive team morale, and commitment to helping specialists practice excellent medicine without sacrificing balance.

Location Highlight

Grand Rapids, often called "Beer City USA," offers a vibrant food, craft beverage, music, arts, and cultural scene while maintaining an easy to navigate city feel. The area provides quick access to Lake Michigan beaches, four distinct seasons, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Whether you choose Grand Rapids or nearby Byron Center, you'll enjoy a community large enough to offer everything you need while still feeling connected and welcoming.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, retirement benefits, paid time off including sick leave and vacation, short term and long term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• No on call requirement
• Flexible scheduling
• Input on equipment and tools to support your practice
• Leadership committed to work life balance and sustainable caseloads

In your day to day, you will:

• Manage complex internal medicine cases spanning gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, infectious disease, endocrine, hematologic, and respiratory conditions.
• Perform and or order advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and CT.
• Coordinate with specialty and emergency teams on shared patients and transfers.
• Mentor technicians and assistants as part of daily case management.
• Help build and shape the Internal Medicine service based on your clinical interests and professional goals.
• Pursue growth opportunities in ultrasound proficiency, interventional radiology procedures, and electrochemotherapy ECT training.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• 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 veterinary licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine through ACVIM or residency training in Internal Medicine.
• 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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.