Job Description

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Pacific CARE Pet Emergency & Specialty | Irvine, California

Compensation: $200,000-$275,000 base salary, based on experience and qualifications
Employment Type: Full-Time

Why Join Pacific CARE Pet Emergency & Specialty?

Bring your expertise to a growing Internal Medicine service within an established, multidisciplinary specialty hospital.

Pacific CARE Pet Emergency & Specialty is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist to join its team in Irvine, California. This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Internal Medicine while collaborating with experienced clinicians across Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, and Medical Oncology.

Our team is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care through close collaboration with referring veterinarians and colleagues across specialties. With advanced diagnostic capabilities, an experienced support team, and a growing specialty service, Pacific CARE offers an environment where you can pursue your clinical interests, build strong referral relationships, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Explore the hospital: Pacific CARE Pet Emergency & Specialty

Location Highlight

Located in Irvine in the heart of Orange County, Pacific CARE offers access to Southern California's beaches, coastal trails, outdoor recreation, and vibrant dining and cultural scenes. Enjoy the convenience of a well-connected community with easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego, and destinations throughout Southern California.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $200,000-$275,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Health and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional expense support
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the Ethos Veterinary Health network

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Diagnose and manage a diverse range of complex internal medicine cases.
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans using evidence-based medicine and advanced diagnostic resources.
• Collaborate with Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, and Medical Oncology to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through clear communication, consultation, and continuity of care.
• Partner with experienced veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Help shape the continued growth of the Internal Medicine service and contribute to a collaborative specialty environment.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and prognoses with empathy and clarity to clients and the broader care team.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM) or completion of an approved residency with eligibility for board certification.
• Strong diagnostic reasoning and a commitment to evidence-based veterinary medicine.
• Excellent communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• A compassionate approach to patient care and client communication.
• Interest in contributing to the growth of a specialty service and building strong relationships with colleagues and referring veterinarians.

Join Us

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your clinical impact within a collaborative specialty hospital, we'd love to connect. At Pacific CARE, you can bring your expertise to a growing Internal Medicine service while working alongside a team committed to comprehensive care, professional development, and better outcomes for patients.

To learn more or confidentially share your CV, contact:

Jake Osborn
Specialty Veterinarian Recruitment
jake.osborn@nva.com

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health brings together specialty and emergency hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through clinical excellence, collaboration, and continued learning. Our teams work together to provide exceptional care while creating opportunities for veterinarians to grow professionally and contribute to the future of the profession.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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.