Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

National Veterinary Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability

Life insurance

Signing bonus

No non-compete

No negative accrual

CE allowance

Dues & license fees

Scrub allowance

Collaborate with Internists across Eth

Job summary

VetMED in Phoenix seeks a founding Internal Medicine specialist to build and guide a new service within a busy specialty and emergency hospital. You’ll shape workflows, establish referrals, and grow the caseload with strong clinical leadership and mentorship from a seasoned team.

Join Ethos Veterinary Health to collaborate with Internists nationwide, leverage advanced diagnostics, and create a sustainable service focused on exceptional patient care and client communication.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Board Certification by ACVIM or residency training in Veterinary Internal Medicine.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with an interest in complex Internal Medicine cases.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
• Entrepreneurial and growth mindset with enthusiasm for building a new service.
• Desire to develop strong referral relationships and establish a sustainable Internal Medicine service.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Internal Medicine cases spanning GI, hepatobiliary, infectious, endocrine, hematologic, and respiratory conditions.
• Perform and/or order advanced diagnostics, including ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, and MRI as appropriate.
• Coordinate with specialty and emergency teams on shared patients and transfers.
• Establish clinical workflows and processes to support an efficient, sustainable Internal Medicine service.
• Mentor and collaborate with technicians and assistants as part of daily case management.
• Develop strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration and learning.
• Collaborate with Internists across Ethos Veterinary Health to share knowledge and best practices.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of Internal Medicine at VetMED and Ethos network.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Full time opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona

At VetMED, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll have the opportunity to build and shape a new Internal Medicine service within an established specialty and emergency hospital. A leader in compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine since 2010, VetMED is now under new leadership with a renewed focus on creating a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented hospital culture.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Your Internal Medicine service will be supported by our on‑site Dermatology service, Critical Care, and a strong 24/7 Emergency team. The hospital is led by a board certified Criticalist, providing experienced clinical leadership and fostering a collaborative culture focused on exceptional patient care.

As the founding Internal Medicine specialist, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the vision, structure, and growth of the service. You’ll build relationships with referring veterinarians, develop your caseload, establish workflows, and help identify the equipment and resources needed to support the service as it grows. With an established referral community, experienced technicians, and the infrastructure of a busy specialty and emergency hospital, you’ll have a strong foundation from which to build.

VetMED’s leadership is committed to building a positive, supportive environment where doctors, technicians, and support teams work together, communicate openly, and feel empowered to contribute to the hospital’s continued growth. You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with and leverage the experience of Internists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network, both locally in the Phoenix area and across the country.

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

Location Highlight

VetMED is located on the north edge of Phoenix, approximately 25 minutes north of downtown Phoenix and 15 minutes west of Scottsdale. The Phoenix and Scottsdale area offers year‑round outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, golf, boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and winter sports just a short drive away.

Phoenix is a diverse and rapidly growing city with exceptional dining, shopping, museums, theaters, entertainment, and easy access to destinations throughout the country and beyond through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

• health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• retirement benefits
• paid time off, including sick leave and vacation
• short term and long-term disability
• life insurance

• Competitive compensation with a signing bonus
• No non‑compete
• No negative accrual
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Employer paid professional dues and license fees
• Scrub allowance
• Opportunities to collaborate with Internists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network

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, including ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI as appropriate.
• Coordinate with specialty & emergency teams on shared patients and transfers.
• Establish clinical workflows and processes that support an efficient, sustainable Internal Medicine service.
• Mentor and collaborate with technicians and assistants as part of daily case management.
• Develop strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care for shared patients.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Internists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network to share knowledge, clinical expertise, and best practices.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of Internal Medicine at VetMED and within the broader Ethos network.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or residency training in Veterinary Internal Medicine.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with an interest in complex Internal Medicine cases.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
• An entrepreneurial and growth oriented mindset with enthusiasm for building a new service.
• A desire to develop strong referral relationships and establish a sustainable Internal Medicine service.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level, collaborate with exceptional clinicians, build something new, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

As the founding Internal Medicine specialist at VetMED, you’ll have autonomy to help define and grow the service while benefiting from new leadership, a positive and team oriented hospital culture, experienced support teams, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and the broader clinical expertise of the Ethos Veterinary Health network.