Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Hospital Name: Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center – Central Point, Oregon

Competitive Compensation | Sign-On Bonus | Relocation Assistance | Full-Time Opportunity

Why Join Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center?

Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) is seeking anenergetic, compassionate Veterinary Internistto join our growing specialty team in Central Point, Oregon.

SOVSC is the region’s premier24/7 specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, serving pets and families throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California. Since opening in 2004, the hospital has grown into a regional referral center designed to provide advanced specialty care close to home. Today, SOVSC combines Emergency, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and advanced diagnostics under one roof.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Internal Medicine service while practicing alongside a highly collaborative team committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care.

Why SOVSC?

Established Internal Medicine Service. SOVSC currently hastwo full-time, board-certified Internal Medicine specialists, providing Internal Medicine coverage seven days a week. You’ll join an established service with an existing referral base and the infrastructure to support a busy and complex caseload.

A True Specialty & Emergency Environment. Internal Medicine works closely with Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, and the hospital's broader specialty team. SOVSC’s specialists can collaborate directly with the 24/7 ER team, including in-house consultations when hospitalized patients require specialty expertise.

Advanced Diagnostics & Hospital Resources. You’ll have access to the technology and support needed to investigate challenging cases, including:

• Advanced CT imaging
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound and echocardiography
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Laparoscopy
• C-arm
• Mechanical ventilation
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• On-site pharmacy
• Fully equipped canine and feline ICU
• Dedicated step-down and recovery areas
• Internal blood donation program

The hospital’s ICU also utilizes dedicated nursing assignments, allowing nurses to develop a deep understanding of their patients and identify subtle changes quickly—an important advantage when managing complex medical cases.

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of the Rogue Valley, Central Point offers an exceptional combination ofoutdoor adventure, community, and work-life balance. Southern Oregon puts hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, whitewater rafting, skiing, and snowboarding within easy reach, while the region also offers wineries, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Britt Music & Arts Festival, and charming communities including Ashland, Jacksonville, Medford, and Grants Pass.

For those who love exploring on their days off, the Oregon Coast is approximately a 2.5-hour drive through the spectacular redwoods, while Portland, San Francisco, Bend, Reno, and Lake Tahoe are all accessible for longer adventures.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education support
• Paid licensure
• Professional membership support
• Dedicated technical and support team
• Access to the broaderEthos Veterinary Healthspecialty network
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and collaboration

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions across a diverse referral caseload
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for dogs and cats with chronic, acute, and multi-systemic disease
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, and other specialty services
• Provide consultations for hospitalized and referred patients
• Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities including CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and specialized laboratory testing
• Manage complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, respiratory, renal, endocrine, immune-mediated, infectious, and other systemic disorders
• Partner with the hospital’s ER and ICU teams to provide continuity of care for critically ill patients
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnostic findings, treatment options, prognosis, and ongoing care
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as a trusted resource for the Southern Oregon veterinary community
• Mentor and collaborate with technicians, assistants, and fellow veterinarians
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a hospital culture centered around teamwork, innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence

SOVSC’s Internal Medicine team takes a comprehensive approach to complex disease, with specialists managing conditions involving the gastrointestinal, respiratory, urogenital, hepatobiliary, immune, endocrine, and other body systems.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Oregon
• Board Certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM)or completion of an Internal Medicine residency with board eligibility
• Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary specialty environment
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
• Passion for continuous learning, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine

Join Us

AtSouthern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center, you’ll have the opportunity to practice advanced Internal Medicine in a hospital built around collaboration, compassion, and innovation.

You’ll join an established Internal Medicine service withtwo board-certified specialists, a strong referral base, seven-day coverage, 24/7 emergency support, advanced diagnostics, and a highly trained support team.

More importantly, you’ll become part of a team that genuinely values the people behind the medicine. SOVSC’s mission is centered on partnering with families and referring veterinarians to provide advanced care in a compassionate environment, while continuing to grow as a regional center for specialty and emergency medicine.

If you're looking for a place where you canbuild meaningful relationships, manage challenging cases, collaborate with talented specialists, and enjoy an exceptional outdoor lifestyle, we’d love to connect.