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, 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. # DVMPREM