Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Professional development support

Job summary

Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Internist to join our growing team in Wilmington, NC. Work alongside experienced clinicians in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care and work-life balance.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration on complex cases, and a chance to make meaningful connections with pet owners and referring veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Strong communication with client-centered approach.
• A passion for teamwork and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex internal medicine cases.
• Perform advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Collaborate with emergency and specialty clinicians.
• Coordinate consultations and patient transfers.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians.
• Guide pet owners through medical conditions.
• Mentor support staff and externs.
• Expand expertise in advanced ultrasound techniques.
• Participate in continuing education and mentorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Compassionate care

Continuous learning

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)

Residency Trained in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Job description

Love the beach and specialty medicine? Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral, the only 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in coastal North Carolina, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Internist to join our growing team in Wilmington, NC. Work alongside experienced emergency and specialty clinicians in a collaborative, high-volume referral hospital equipped with advanced diagnostics and a strong commitment to exceptional patient care, client communication, and work-life balance.

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

Location Highlight

Wilmington is located on the southeastern coast of North Carolina and boasts multiple island beaches, a beautiful historic downtown riverfront, a thriving cultural and arts scene, great restaurants and shops, multiple craft breweries and distilleries, and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, including biking, kayaking, surfing, boating, and fishing.

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

• 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

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage complex internal medicine cases spanning gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, infectious disease, endocrine, hematologic, and respiratory conditions.
• Perform and interpret advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and other specialty imaging modalities to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, surgeons, and other specialty team members to provide comprehensive management of shared patients and referrals.
• Coordinate consultations, referrals, and patient transfers across specialty and emergency services to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiography, ICU support, and specialty diagnostics to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through collaborative case management, consultation, and proactive communication.
• Guide pet owners through complex medical conditions with empathy, transparency, and confidence, helping them make informed decisions regarding their pet's care.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, externs, and support staff as part of daily case management while fostering a collaborative and educational clinical environment.
• Pursue opportunities to expand your expertise in advanced ultrasound techniques, interventional radiology procedures, and electrochemotherapy (ECT) training.
• Participate in continuing education, mentorship initiatives, and teaching opportunities that support both personal growth and hospital-wide clinical excellence.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture focused on innovation, teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or Residency Trained in Small Animal 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.

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.