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Veritas Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Internist

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$210K - $226K/yr

Garden State Veterinary Services is seeking a Board Certified or Residency Trained Internist to join us as we convert our Morristown location into an outpatient specialty practice. This practice will ...

Veritas Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Internist

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$210K - $226K/yr

Garden State Veterinary Services is seeking a Board Certified or Residency Trained Internist to join us as we convert our Morristown location into an outpatient specialty practice. This practice will ...

CityVet

Veterinary Internist

Dallas, TX

$202K - $217K/yr

This role is a good fit for an internist who wants to practice alongside people who support one another on the floor, and care about doing right by patients, clients, and referring veterinarians. The ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary internist in the United States is $211,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $205,000.00 and $220,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Veterinary Internist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Veterinary Internist, you need in-depth knowledge of veterinary internal medicine, strong diagnostic abilities, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree along with board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Expertise with advanced diagnostic tools, laboratory equipment, and medical record software is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, compassion, and effective communication are vital soft skills for supporting patients and collaborating with pet owners and veterinary teams. These competencies help ensure accurate diagnoses, successful treatment plans, and high-quality care for complex animal health cases.

What does a typical workday look like for a Veterinary Internist?

A typical workday for a Veterinary Internist involves reviewing patient histories, conducting detailed diagnostic evaluations, performing or interpreting advanced imaging or lab tests, and developing tailored treatment plans for complex internal medicine cases. Veterinary Internists frequently consult with referring general practitioners, collaborate with other veterinary specialists, and counsel pet owners about diagnoses and care options. Most days involve a mix of direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and multidisciplinary team meetings. This collaborative and varied environment enables internists to address a wide range of challenging health conditions and contribute to the advancement of veterinary medicine.

What is a Veterinary Internist job?

A Veterinary Internist is a specialized veterinarian who diagnoses and treats complex internal medical conditions in animals. They focus on diseases affecting organs such as the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal system, and endocrine system. Using advanced diagnostic tools like ultrasound, endoscopy, and lab tests, they develop treatment plans for chronic and severe illnesses. Veterinary internists often collaborate with other specialists and primary care veterinarians to provide comprehensive care for animals.

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Veterinary Internist

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Buzzards Bay, MA

$200K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 hours ago

Job description

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist – Small Animal

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists | Buzzards Bay & Dennis, MA

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist to join our growing specialty and emergency hospital team in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, Massachusetts.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an internist who wants to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative, well-supported environment with a strong referral base, advanced diagnostics, skilled nursing support, and significant hospital growth ahead.

About the Role

At CCVS, your diagnostic insight, clinical expertise, and communication skills will support complex patients, their families, referring veterinarians, and our multidisciplinary hospital teams.
 
In this role, you will provide comprehensive internal medicine services, including chronic and complex case management, consultations and second opinions, advanced diagnostic workups, specialized hospitalization, and procedures such as endoscopy and bronchoscopy.
 
You will work alongside emergency doctors, experienced nursing teams, and more than 20 specialists across nine specialties. This position offers a four-day workweek and supports both our Buzzards Bay and Dennis locations.

Expansion and Specialty Growth

CCVS is undergoing a major expansion designed to increase clinical space, strengthen specialty services, and support continued growth across Cape Cod, the Islands, and southeastern Massachusetts.
 
The expansion will add more clinical space, MRI, fluoroscopy, and three new specialty services: Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry. These additions will expand our diagnostic and treatment capabilities while creating more opportunities for collaboration across complex cases.
 
For an internist, this means working within a growing specialty ecosystem with enhanced tools, strong clinical support, and space designed for efficient patient care, teaching, and service development.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
  • Residency training in small animal internal medicine
  • Board certification or board eligibility in small animal internal medicine
  • Massachusetts veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain
  • State and federal DEA license, or eligibility to obtain
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to collaborative specialty medicine and exceptional patient care

Compensation and Benefits

CCVS offers a competitive compensation package, including an annual salary of $200,000–$225,000 plus production, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and schedule. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.
 
Our comprehensive benefits package for full time employees includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
  • Short-term disability paid by employer and long-term disability options
  • Complimentary life insurance with options for additional voluntary coverage
  • 401(k) with company match, eligible after 6 months of employment
  • Paid PTO and paid holidays
  • Generous continuing education program
  • AVMA PLIT coverage provided
  • Reimbursement for MA veterinary license, DEA license, MVMA dues, AVMA dues, and VIN
  • Access to online publishers, including Sage, Wiley, and Elsevier
  • Trupanion pet insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
  • Team member pet care discounts
  • Progyny fertility and family-building support
  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Weekly grocery delivery to the hospital for meals and snacks
  • Uniforms provided at no cost

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands. With locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, CCVS provides advanced, compassionate care to a broad referral community throughout southeastern Massachusetts.
 
Our team includes more than 22 specialists across 8 specialties, supported by experienced emergency doctors, skilled technicians, rotating and specialty interns, residency programs, and established in-house training. We are proud of our collaborative culture, strong nursing teams, and commitment to helping specialists practice the level of medicine they trained for.
 
CCVS is proud to be a United Veterinary Care partner hospital, supporting sustainable and fulfilling careers while continuing to grow services for the patients, clients, and referring veterinarians who rely on us.
 
If you are a Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist looking for a collaborative hospital with advanced diagnostics, meaningful growth, and strong clinical support, we would love to connect with you.

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