Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Job Description

Internal Medicine Specialist

$185,000-$225,000 Base Salary + Production Compensation
Internal Medicine opportunity in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Schedule: Full-Time

Why Join Southern Rockies Animal Emergency and Specialty

At Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty, you'll have the opportunity to build and established an Internal Medicine service while partnering with a collaborative team of specialists and emergency clinicians committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Whether you're managing complex referral cases, mentoring team members, or collaborating across specialties, you'll find the support, caseload, and resources needed to thrive.

Our AAHA-accredited specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital is home to experienced Emergency clinicians, an Internist who comes in for consultations, and we have a Neurologist joining the team. We are also licensed to provide Radiation Therapy services, giving our clinicians access to advanced treatment options and multidisciplinary case management opportunities rarely found in a single location.

Southern Rockies is committed to providing gold-standard veterinary care while fostering a culture centered around community, family, collaboration, and work-life balance. Here, you'll enjoy practicing advanced medicine while still having time to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer.

Location Highlight

Colorado Springs offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure, affordability, and quality of life. Home to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, and the U.S. Air Force Academy, the city offers endless opportunities for recreation and exploration. Enjoy easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and a thriving food and craft brewery scene, all while living in one of the nation's most desirable places to call home.

Perks & Benefits

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.

• Competitive compensation
• Production-based earning potential
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Access to advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty services
• Established referral caseload and strong community reputation
• Collaborative multidisciplinary specialty environment
• Commitment to work-life balance and professional development

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage complex internal medicine cases spanning gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, infectious disease, hematologic, hepatobiliary, and urinary conditions.
• Perform and/or oversee advanced diagnostic procedures utilizing ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and other specialty resources.
• Coordinate care with Emergency, Cardiology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Neurology, and Radiation Therapy teams to provide comprehensive treatment plans for shared patients.
• Serve as a trusted consultation resource for emergency clinicians managing hospitalized and critically ill patients.
• Mentor technicians and support staff while fostering a collaborative culture focused on learning and clinical excellence.
• Help continue the growth and evolution of Internal Medicine services within a rapidly expanding specialty hospital.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Colorado veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine (DACVIM) or Residency Trained in Internal Medicine.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jackie Ross at View email address on click.appcast.io

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

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.