Veterinary Internist - Internal Medicine DACVIM

Your Specialty Career. Your Schedule. Your Life. Ready to practice exceptional medicine without sacrificing the life you've built outside the hospital?

At Lancaster Veterinary Specialties (LVS), we are a boutique specialty only hospital, with no ER, and we believe your career should fit your life—not the other way around. Without the interruptions of a busy ER, we are able to provide our doctors with a day that starts and truly ends. We partner with our specialists to create schedules that support their professional goals while allowing them to enjoy the things that matter most outside of work.

If you're a passionate Veterinary Internist looking to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why Lancaster Veterinary Specialties?

Founded in 2018, Lancaster Veterinary Specialties is a thriving multi-specialty referral hospital located in beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Since opening our doors, we've been committed to delivering advanced specialty care with a personal, compassionate touch while building lasting relationships with our clients, patients, and referring veterinarians.

Our specialty services include:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiology
• Radiology

What truly sets us apart isn't just our advanced equipment—it's our people.

Our highly skilled veterinary technicians and specialists are the heart of our hospital. We foster a collaborative culture where doctors, technicians, and support staff genuinely respect, support, and encourage one another. Every team member is valued, every voice matters, and patient care always comes first.

We believe exceptional medicine happens when exceptional people enjoy coming to work. Our doctors and technicians work side-by-side, supporting one another while providing compassionate, collaborative care for every patient we see.

About the Opportunity
We're seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Veterinary Internist (DACVIM) to join our well-established Internal Medicine service. Whether you're an experienced Internist or completing your residency, you'll find an environment where you can practice outstanding medicine, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and enjoy the flexibility today's specialists deserve.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible scheduling—we work with you to create a schedule that fits your life and lifestyle.
• A schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance—not the other way around.
• Protected personal time with no routine after-hours emergency responsibility or mandatory weekend shifts.
• A busy, established Internal Medicine service with a loyal referral base and diverse caseload.
• Complex and rewarding medical cases that allow you to practice at the highest level.
• Close collaboration with specialists in surgery, oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology, and radiology.
• Highly trained veterinary technicians who allow you to focus on practicing medicine—not managing every detail.
• The opportunity to help shape and continue growing our Internal Medicine department.

Our Hospital
Our hospital is equipped with the advanced technology you need to provide exceptional care, including:

• CT
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Advanced anesthesia and patient monitoring equipment

Combined with our experienced nursing team, you'll have everything you need to deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Lancaster, PA?
Ranked one of U.S. News' Best Places to Live
Affordable cost of living + vibrant downtown food, art, and music scenes
Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
Easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, NYC, and hiking/biking in the surrounding countryside

Requirements

The primary purpose and function of the Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist is to provide exceptional, advanced medical care to patients with complex and challenging conditions while delivering an outstanding experience to clients and referring veterinary partners. The Internal Medicine Specialist serves as a trusted resource for patients, pet owners, referring veterinarians, and the hospital team through advanced diagnostics, thoughtful case management, and collaborative care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality specialty care to patients referred for complex internal medicine conditions, including gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endocrine, renal, urinary, respiratory, hematologic, immune-mediated, infectious, and multisystem diseases.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, develop and interpret advanced diagnostic plans, establish diagnoses, and create individualized treatment and long-term management plans for patients.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of internal medicine and the clinician’s training and expertise.
• Effectively communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and ongoing care plans to clients in a compassionate and understandable manner.
• Maintain strong communication with referring veterinarians, including timely updates, consultation regarding complex cases, and clear recommendations for follow-up care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with referring veterinary practices and serve as a trusted specialty resource within the veterinary community.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to technicians, assistants, interns, and other members of the veterinary team as appropriate.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role of a Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM – Small Animal Internal Medicine), or successful completion of an ACVIM-approved Small Animal Internal Medicine residency with board eligibility.
• Active veterinary license, or eligibility for veterinary licensure, in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis and management of complex internal medicine cases.
• Strong diagnostic reasoning and proficiency in advanced procedures within the scope of Small Animal Internal Medicine.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex medical information and treatment options.
• Strong collaboration and consultation skills when working with referring veterinarians, emergency clinicians, specialists, and hospital team members.
• Commitment to professional ethics, continuing education, patient safety, and the delivery of exceptional specialty veterinary care.
  
  

Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary with production opportunities
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling tailored to your lifestyle
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Professional dues, licensing, DEA, and liability coverage
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• The support of an exceptional team that genuinely enjoys working together

About VetEvolve

• LVS is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Hours:

• Scheduling will be developed collaboratively based on the needs of the Internal Medicine service and hospital, with an emphasis on providing appropriate specialty coverage while supporting a sustainable work-life balance.

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at [email protected] for more information or a confidential, exploratory conversation!