Veterinary Practice Partners·Arlington, Virginia
The Veterinary Internist will support family veterinarians by managing complex outpatient internal medicine cases through directed referrals, providing high-level services including consultations, ultrasound, and endoscopy. They will also partner closely with practitioners to ensure seamless continuity of care between specialty and family veterinary services.
Join a thriving, mission-driven veterinary practice where Internal Medicine is at the heart of exceptional patient care. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital – Clarendon, our Veterinary Internists aren't consultants in the background — they are integral, valued members of our clinical team, working side-by-side with family veterinarians every day to deliver the highest standard of medicine.
No On-Call. No Overnights. Ever. — We believe great medicine is sustainable medicine. Enjoy a true work-life balance with predictable scheduling and no overnight or emergency obligations.
Embedded Internist Team — You'll work as part of an established and dedicated Internal Medicine team integrated directly into a busy, high-quality family vet practice — fostering collaboration, mentorship, and continuity of care.
State-of-the-Art Facility — Our Clarendon hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technology to support a sophisticated level of Internal Medicine practice.
Thriving Northern Virginia Community — Located in the heart of the DC Metro area, Clarendon offers an unbeatable quality of life — great restaurants, walkability, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant urban-suburban lifestyle.
What You'll Do
Support our wide network of Caring Hands Animal Hospital family veterinarians by taking directed referrals for the diagnosis and management of complex outpatient internal medicine cases
Provide outpatient, high level Internal Medicine services including consultations, ultrasound, endoscopy using our dedicated equipment (Esaote ultrasound and a complete array of Storz endoscopy equipment)
Partner closely with family vet practitioners to provide consultative support and seamless continuity of care between specialty and family vet practitioners
Contribute to a culture of learning, mentorship, and clinical excellence
Build lasting relationships with clients and patients in a community-centered practice
we can create a better world for animals and the people who love them. We are led by our core values of Community, Accommodating, Reliability, Integrity, Nurture, and Go Team and have given deep thought about what a veterinary practice can be and mean for pets and their families. Relationships can only work on a strong foundation of trust. That’s why we have built the most open and transparent veterinary experience in the region.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
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Candidates must be ACVIM board-certified or board-eligible in Small Animal Internal Medicine and possess an active Virginia DVM License by the start date. The role requires a collaborative spirit, a passion for team-based care, strong communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
Market context
Veterinary internist roles in Virginia are typically driven by referral caseloads and the need for advanced internal medicine expertise in small-animal specialty settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for ACVIM board certification or board eligibility, an active Virginia DVM license by the start date, and strong collaboration and communication skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of evidence-based case management before applying.
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