Veterinaran Internal Medicine Specialist

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist (DACVIM-SAIM)

Lenity Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
San Mateo, California
Full-Time | Specialty Day Schedule

Base Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year

Production paid in addition to base salary (No Negative Accrual)
Additional compensation for after-hours ultrasound and endoscopy call-ins

About Lenity Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care

Lenity Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care is a modern specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital serving the San Francisco Bay Area. We are intentionally building a hospital where:

• Clinical excellence and advanced diagnostics are prioritized

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary medicine is the standard

• Workplace culture is healthy, respectful, and team-oriented

• Specialists practice with autonomy and leadership support

This role offers the opportunity to help shape and grow a small animal internal medicine service within a well-equipped, expanding specialty hospital.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist (DACVIM-SAIM) to provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services.

You will manage referred cases from regional primary care veterinarians and provide consultations for in-house emergency and specialty patients. This position is ideal for a specialist who values collaboration, clinical autonomy, and long-term service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex small animal internal medicine cases

• Manage chronic and multi-system disease processes

• Perform and interpret abdominal and thoracic ultrasound

• Perform upper and lower GI endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures

• Perform ultrasound-guided aspirates and sampling techniques

• Develop comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans

• Provide internal medicine consultations for emergency and specialty cases

• Collaborate with surgery, anesthesia, and critical care teams

• Utilize advanced diagnostics including:

  • CT

  • Fluoroscopy

  • Digital radiography

  • Fully equipped in-house laboratory

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients

• Maintain detailed, accurate medical records

Professional Contributions

• Participate in daily case rounds and multidisciplinary discussions

• Mentor veterinary technicians and support staff

• Foster strong relationships with referring veterinarians

• Contribute to the strategic growth of the internal medicine service

• Engage in continuing education and specialty advancement

• Support a culture of accountability, professionalism, and kindness

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)

• Board-Certified (DACVIM-SAIM) or Residency-Trained in Small Animal Internal Medicine

• Active California veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain)

• Minimum 1 year specialty practice experience preferred

• Advanced proficiency in abdominal ultrasound and endoscopic procedures

• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered medicine

• Strong communication and collaborative skills

Schedule & Call Structure

• Primarily daytime specialty schedule

• After-hours ultrasound and endoscopy call-ins compensated separately

• No negative accrual production model

• Flexible scheduling discussions available

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $200,000 - $300,000 annually

• Production compensation paid in addition to base

• No negative accrual

• Relocation assistance available

• Paid time off

• Continuing education allowance and paid CE time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including acupuncture and chiropractic coverage)

• Medical insurance paid in full after 2 years

• 401(k) with company match

• Uniform allowance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous employee pet discounts

Our Hospital & Culture

• Collaborative, low-ego specialty environment

• Accessible, engaged leadership team

• Clinical autonomy without micromanagement

• Ongoing investment in advanced equipment and staffing

• Clear expectations around professionalism, positivity, and mutual respect

Location: San Mateo, CA

Located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, San Mateo offers:

• Mediterranean climate year-round

• Beaches, hiking trails, and wine country nearby

• Vibrant downtown community

• Excellent schools

• Access to outdoor recreation and urban amenities

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Join a specialty hospital where advanced medicine, collaboration, and culture come first.