Small Animal Internist – Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency

Job overview

The Small Animal Internist role is onsite in Crystal Lake, IL; compensation is $200,000–$280,000. Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital provides specialty and emergency care to companion animals in the greater McHenry County region. The internist provides advanced veterinary medical care, communicates with clients, and works with hospital staff to support high-quality patient care and effective hospital operations. The role also contributes to team coordination, case monitoring, and clinical protocols.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• communicate with and educate clients
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• coordinate priorities with the Hospital Manager
• evaluate hospital protocols
• monitor cases and attend rounds when possible
• participate in practice management updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

small animal internist

petvet care centers

crystal lake il

veterinary medicine

internal medicine

companion animal specialty

emergency hospital

dvm or vmd

veterinary license

dea registration

$200k–$280k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends
• career development resources
• and a team-member relief fund.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or VMD, a one-year small animal rotational internship, a completed three-year AVMA-approved residency, a current state veterinary license, and DEA registration. Board certification or residency training is specified in the posting.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.