LOCUM Small Animal Veterinary Internist

Evolution Veterinary Specialists • Lakewood, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS) is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist to provide locum coverage at its independently owned, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Candidates may be board-eligible, and the hospital is also recruiting for a permanent, full-time Internal Medicine Specialist. Applicants may be interested in locum coverage, permanent employment, or both.

EVS is a 26,000-square-foot hospital with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including a 64-slice CT scanner, ultrasound and endoscopy, fluoroscopy, a fully equipped ICU, oxygen cages, high-flow oxygen therapy, and an on-site blood bank. The internist will work with collaborative specialists in cardiology, oncology, surgery, critical care, and anesthesia, as well as experienced veterinary technicians and support staff. The hospital emphasizes clinical autonomy, collaborative care, high-quality medicine, compassionate client service, and work-life balance, without corporate production quotas or private equity oversight.

Locum opportunities may be short-term, intermittent, or extended, with flexible scheduling based on mutual availability and compensation commensurate with experience and coverage requirements. The permanent opportunity offers the chance to help shape and grow the Internal Medicine service. The hospital is located in Lakewood, in the Denver metro area, near Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

Requirements

• Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM-SAIM), or residency training; board-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Colorado.
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and compassionate client service.

Nice To Haves

• Ultrasonography proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide small animal internal medicine care during locum coverage.
• Use strong diagnostic, clinical, and procedural skills in patient care.
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency and critical care teams, veterinary technicians, and support staff.
• Provide compassionate client service and high-quality specialty medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed