Veterinary Internist

Job overview

The Veterinary Internist role is onsite in Gaithersburg, MD. Compensation is not specified; the posting lists signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $120,000. The position is with Veterinary Referral Associates, a specialty and emergency hospital with in-house diagnostics and 24/7 emergency and ICU support, within PetVet Care Centers’ animal-care network. The internist provides specialty medical care through patient examinations, diagnostic work-ups, treatment, and client education. The role also supports hospital protocols, case rounds, teamwork, and high standards of veterinary care.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary internist

internal medicine

gaithersburg md

petvet care centers

veterinary referral associates

specialty veterinary care

dvm or vmd

avma-approved residency

state veterinary license

dea registration

24/7 emergency and icu support

relocation package up to $120,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $120,000
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources
• hardship 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 position overview.

About the employer

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