Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sign-on or relocation package

CE allowance and professional dev.

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist to join our established Internal Medicine team. This full-time role offers a four-day workweek with a collaborative, referral-driven caseload and access to advanced diagnostics.

You will diagnose and manage complex GI, endocrine, renal, respiratory, and immune-mediated conditions, work with a supportive network of specialists, and contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure.
• Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine or completion of an approved residency training program in Internal Medicine.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a diverse caseload of complex Internal Medicine cases.
• Perform advanced diagnostic procedures and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with specialists across departments to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Build and maintain relationships with referring veterinarians through communication and follow-up.
• Participate in case discussions, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Job Description

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Full-Time opportunity in Houston, Texas

Schedule: 4 days a week

Why Join Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists?

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Internist to join our established Internal Medicine team. As a leading specialty and emergency hospital, GCVS offers the opportunity to manage a diverse and challenging caseload alongside an experienced team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and highly skilled support staff.

Our expansive specialty network encourages collaboration across departments, giving you access to advanced diagnostic capabilities and the expertise of colleagues across multiple disciplines. With a strong referral base, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values teamwork and clinical excellence, GCVS provides an environment where you can continue to grow while delivering exceptional patient care.

At Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, you'll do more than practice-you'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Houston offers a vibrant mix of world-class dining, arts and culture, professional sports, museums, and outdoor recreation. With a diverse community, access to the Gulf Coast, and a wide range of neighborhoods and lifestyles, the Houston area offers plenty of opportunities to find your place both professionally and personally.

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
• Sign-on or relocation assistance, if applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

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.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Diagnose and manage a diverse caseload of complex internal medicine cases, including gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, respiratory, and immune-mediated conditions.
• Perform advanced diagnostic procedures and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with challenging medical conditions.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and procedural resources to support comprehensive patient evaluation and treatment.
• Collaborate closely with specialists across Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, and other departments to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians through timely communication, consultation, and follow-up.
• Participate in case discussions, mentorship, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative specialty environment.
• 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 Texas veterinary licensure.
• Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine or completion of an approved residency training program in Internal Medicine.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills, with an interest in managing complex medical cases.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

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.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

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.