Internal Medicine Specialist

Internal Medicine Specialist

Yearly Pay Rate: $185,000-$230,000 (plus production compensation with no negative accrual)

Location:

Lakewood, Colorado

Love fast-paced medicine, collaborative teamwork, and having fun while doing the best for your patients? So do we. Join a hospital where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your individuality is celebrated.

We are a privately owned, AAHA-accredited, 26,000 sq ft specialty and emergency hospital located at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a 2,500 sq ft ICU featuring Snyder units and high-flow oxygen therapy, designed to support our most critical patients. We also offer a newly expanded, four-suite surgery center and an on-site blood bank to support advanced procedures and trauma care.

Additional highlights include specialty procedure suites, a full imaging center with CT, and cutting-edge technology such as 4D echocardiography, fluoroscopy, laparoscopy, and laser therapy.

Here, you’ll work side-by-side with board-certified specialists and experienced ER doctors in an environment that values integrity, growth, and compassion. We pride ourselves on transparency, support, and a values-driven environment that puts people and pets first without the red tape of a corporate system.

This veterinarian is a vital member of the Internal Medicine service, providing compassionate, high-quality care for patients with complex, chronic, and multi systemic conditions. They work closely with referring veterinarians, specialty technicians, and support staff to coordinate advanced diagnostics, develop comprehensive treatment plans, perform specialized procedures, and manage both outpatient and hospitalized internal medicine cases. The veterinarian possesses extensive expertise in internal medicine, including endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory, infectious, hematologic, and immune-mediated disorders, and demonstrates exceptional clinical judgement and diagnostic skills.

They are detail oriented, intellectually curious, and capable of managing intricate cases with precision and confidence. Above all, they bring a passion for internal medicine, a commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.

You’ll use your expertise to:

• Deliver advanced internal medicine care using specialized diagnostics, imaging, and interventional procedures.
• Build and manage a strong internal medicine caseload while maintaining accurate and timely medical records.
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, referring veterinarians, and clients to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Lead, mentor, and support technicians and support staff through coaching and teamwork.
• Contribute to hospital rounds, continuing education, community outreach, and professional development initiatives.
• Create client-focused treatment recommendations that balance medical needs, patient welfare, and financial considerations.
• Support operational excellence through effective use of hospital systems, inventory controls, and adherence to AAHA standards of care.

• Required:
  
  Colorado Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM License)
• Required:
  
  Board certification from ACVIM
• Required:
  
  AVMA PLIT Insurance
• Required:
  
  DEA License
• Required:
  
  Proficiency in diagnostic ultrasound

Specialty doctors are expected to work 4 x 10 hour shifts weekly with one week on call monthly. Hours and days can vary based on caseload and overall needs of the hospital. Some holidays, weekends, and on-calls may be necessary to fill the needs of the hospital and service. Further schedule details will be discussed…