Veterinary Internist
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.
Why Caring Hands – Clarendon?
- 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
What We're Looking For
- ACVIM board-certified (or board-eligible) in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Active Virginia DVM License required by start date
- A collaborative spirit and genuine passion for integrative team-based care
- Strong communication skills with both colleagues and pet owners
- Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based medicine
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production bonus — no negative accrual
- Signing bonus for qualified candidates
- Relocation assistance package
- Generous CE allowance with paid CE time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional liability coverage
- License & professional dues reimbursement
- Supportive, low-burnout schedule — no on-call, no overnights
About Caring Hands Clarendon
Caring Hands is a network of nine veterinary hospitals born from a simple idea: 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,...