Job Application for Senior Specialist in Internal Medicine at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

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The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is seeking an experienced, board-certified Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist to join our Internal Medicine Department as a Senior Veterinarian.

This opportunity is designed for an accomplished internist who has established strong clinical expertise following residency and is interested in practicing at the highest level of specialty medicine while contributing to the education and development of the next generation of veterinary specialists.

The ideal candidate will bring 3–5+ years of post-residency specialty practice experience, demonstrated confidence managing complex medical cases, and an interest in teaching, mentorship, collaboration, and continued professional growth.

At AMC, Senior Veterinarians have the opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with academic medicine in one of the most comprehensive multidisciplinary veterinary environments in the world.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Veterinarian in Internal Medicine, you will manage a diverse and challenging caseload that includes outpatient consultations, hospitalized patients, advanced diagnostics, and specialty procedures.

The role includes:

Providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for complex internal medicine cases
Managing both outpatient and hospitalized patients
Performing and/or participating in advanced Internal Medicine procedures
Collaborating closely with specialists across AMC's multidisciplinary services
Supervising and mentoring Internal Medicine residents
Teaching and mentoring rotating interns
Participating in academic and clinical teaching rounds
Providing clinical guidance and mentorship to veterinary technicians and other members of the patient care team
Contributing to AMC's culture of collaborative medicine, continuing education, and clinical advancement
Participating in scholarly activity, clinical research, or publication when desired

Senior Veterinarians at AMC are encouraged to continue developing areas of specialized clinical interest while sharing their expertise with colleagues, residents, interns, and the broader veterinary community.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited institution
Successful completion of a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM – Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of New York
While all ranges of post-residency employment will be considered, 3-5+ years of post-residency experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex referral and specialty Internal Medicine cases
Strong clinical judgment and advanced diagnostic capabilities
Ability and interest in teaching, mentoring, and providing clinical oversight to residents and interns
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary specialty hospital

Preferred Experience

While not required, we are particularly interested in candidates who bring additional experience or advanced clinical interests in one or more of the following areas:

Nephrology and urology
Hemodialysis and extracorporeal therapies
Gastroenterology
Hematology and immune-mediated disease
Respiratory medicine
Advanced endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures
Interventional procedures
Complex inpatient case management
Clinical research, publication, or academic teaching
Resident and intern mentorship
Development or leadership of specialty clinical programs

Candidates with an established area of clinical expertise who are interested in further developing that specialty within AMC are strongly encouraged to apply.

An Exceptional Internal Medicine Environment

AMC's Internal Medicine Department offers an exceptionally diverse clinical environment supported by advanced technology and extensive collaboration across specialties.

Our Internal Medicine team includes board-certified specialists, dedicated hospitalists, residents, interns, licensed veterinary technicians, and experienced veterinary assistants.

The department has access to advanced capabilities for:

Endoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Cystoscopy
Ultrasonography
Laparoscopy
Interventional procedures
Hemodialysis
Extracorporeal therapies
Advanced CT and MRI imaging

Internal Medicine works closely with AMC's Interventional Radiology and Endoscopy Service, Diagnostic Imaging Department, Emergency and Critical Care Service, Anesthesia Department, and numerous additional specialties.

This multidisciplinary structure allows our internists to approach complicated cases collaboratively and provides opportunities to continually expand their clinical and procedural expertise.

Clinical Excellence, Teaching & Collaboration

AMC provides a unique combination of advanced clinical medicine, teaching, mentorship, research, and professional development.

Our Senior Veterinarians play an important role not only in delivering exceptional patient care, but also in developing future veterinary specialists.

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring others, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to an environment where clinicians continually learn from one another.

We are seeking an experienced internist who wants more than a traditional specialty practice opportunity—someone interested in becoming an integral part of an institution committed to advancing veterinary medicine.

Our Benefits

AMC offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Competitive salary
Generous sign-on bonus
Four-day work week
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid continuing education time
Continuing education stipend
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
Potential availability of housing within an AMC apartment building or assistance locating housing
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness opportunities associated with employment at a nonprofit institution
Non-corporate practice environment without pressure for percentage-based compensation
Strong teaching and mentoring opportunities
Opportunities to participate in clinical research and academic medicine

Pay Range

$225,000 - $275,000 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.

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Senior Specialist in Internal Medicine

The Opportunity

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Experience

An Exceptional Internal Medicine Environment

Clinical Excellence, Teaching & Collaboration

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