Role Description
The Internal Medicine Consultant serves as a trusted peer resource for veterinary clients, offering accurate and timely medical consultation grounded in professional expertise and genuine collegial support. The scope of consultation encompasses all areas of small animal internal medicine, with emphasis on diagnostic reasoning, test selection and interpretation, treatment planning, monitoring, and disease prevention in dogs and cats.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Deliver peer-to-peer medical consultation to veterinary clients with professionalism, warmth, and genuine empathy.
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Provide expert guidance on laboratory result interpretation, test selection, and case management.
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Develop and maintain superior knowledge of all offerings and services, including proprietary testing and in-house diagnostics.
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Cultivate and strengthen collegial rapport with clients throughout the consultation process.
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Contribute actively to team culture by supporting colleagues and sharing clinical knowledge.
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Participate in the development of internal learning materials and resources.
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Support consultation services and collaborate across departments as needed.
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Attend consultant meetings and continuing education seminars.
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Opportunity to participate in special projects or contribute to the creation or delivery of client support materials.
Qualifications
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent with active license in the state of province in which you reside.
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Residency trained and board-certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine (ACVIM or EVCIM).
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Minimum 5 years clinical experience after completing board certification.
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Fluency in English, both spoken and written a plus.
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Bilingualism (specifically fluency in French, both spoken and written) a plus.
Requirements
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Outstanding verbal communication skills in both phone and in-person settings.
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Excellent written communication skills across all professional formats and contexts.
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Consistent, professional communication with colleagues across teams and departments.
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An unwavering commitment to medical excellence.
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Ability to translate knowledge into practical, client-centered guidance.
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A proactive, self-directed approach to learning and knowledge retention.
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Genuine enthusiasm for learning and integrating new medical and clinical information.
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Intellectual curiosity and a genuine growth mindset.
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Proactive problem-solver with the ability to recognize opportunities.
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Technological fluency across multiple IT platforms.
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Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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Self-directed and productive in a remote work setting.
Benefits
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Paid Time Off & Holidays
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Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
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Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
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Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
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Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
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Paid Parental Leave
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401(k) with company match
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Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
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Life Assistance Program
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Pet Care Discounts