Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist

Hospital Name: Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Internal Medicine Specialist (ACVIM)

Full Time opportunity in Grand Rapids or Byron Center, Michigan
Schedule: Full Time | No on call required

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a board certified or residency trained Internal Medicine Specialist to our thriving 24 hour specialty and emergency team. With the flexibility to practice at either our Grand Rapids or Byron Center location, you’ll have the opportunity to choose the environment where you feel you can best thrive.

Over the past three years, our emergency service has experienced tremendous growth, fueled by strong relationships with referring veterinarians and continued expansion throughout the Byron Center and Grand Rapids communities. With a brand new, state of the art facility and an established specialty team, we’re ready to expand our Internal Medicine service and support the next stage of its growth.

At Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, and Cardiology in a culture built around collaboration, support, and sustainable caseloads.

Our hospital is proud of its strong doctor and staff retention, positive team morale, and commitment to helping specialists practice excellent medicine without sacrificing balance.

Location Highlight

Grand Rapids, often called “Beer City USA,” offers a vibrant food, craft beverage, music, arts, and cultural scene while maintaining an easy to navigate city feel. The area provides quick access to Lake Michigan beaches, four distinct seasons, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Whether you choose Grand Rapids or nearby Byron Center, you’ll enjoy a community large enough to offer everything you need while still feeling connected and welcoming.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, retirement benefits, paid time off including sick leave and vacation, short term and long term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• No on call requirement
• Flexible scheduling
• Input on equipment and tools to support your practice
• Leadership committed to work life balance and sustainable caseloads

In your day to day, you will:

• Manage complex internal medicine cases spanning gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, infectious disease, endocrine, hematologic, and respiratory conditions.
• Perform and or order advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and CT.
• Coordinate with specialty and emergency teams on shared patients and transfers.
• Mentor technicians and assistants as part of daily case management.
• Help build and shape the Internal Medicine service based on your clinical interests and professional goals.
• Pursue growth opportunities in ultrasound proficiency, interventional radiology procedures, and electrochemotherapy ECT training.
• 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 veterinary licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine through ACVIM or residency training 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, build something meaningful, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

At Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, you’ll have the support, autonomy, and flexibility to grow an established caseload or develop a niche clinical interest while working alongside an experienced and highly skilled specialty and emergency team.