Description

Board-Certified Veterinary Internist

San Juan, Puerto Rico | Veterinaria 24/7

Build the future of specialty internal medicine in Puerto Rico.

Veterinaria 24/7 is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Internist (DACVIM – SAIM) to join our growing medical team in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This is an opportunity for an internist who wants more than simply step into an existing position. You will have the opportunity to help develop and shape a growing Internal Medicine service, supported by an established 24/7 emergency hospital, an experienced clinical team, and a strong caseload of emergency and referral patients.

About Veterinaria 24/7

Veterinaria 24/7 has provided continuous emergency veterinary care to the pets and families of Puerto Rico since 1998.

Our hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing emergency medicine, hospitalization, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and critical patient management.

The Opportunity

As our Veterinary Internist, you will play an important role in the development and growth of our specialty Internal Medicine service.

The position provides the opportunity to:

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex medical and referral cases
• Provide consultations and advanced diagnostic evaluation for patients referred by veterinarians throughout Puerto Rico
• Collaborate closely with our emergency veterinarians and other veterinary professionals
• Manage hospitalized patients requiring advanced medical care and multidisciplinary case management
• Perform advanced Internal Medicine procedures based on your training, expertise, and clinical interests
• Develop strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout Puerto Rico
• Help establish Internal Medicine protocols, equipment needs, diagnostic capabilities, and clinical standards
• Participate in the growth and strategic direction of the Internal Medicine service
• Mentor veterinarians, technicians, and other members of the clinical team
• We want to provide the clinical autonomy and organizational support necessary for an experienced internist to build an exceptional specialty service.

We recognize the highly specialized expertise required for this position and offer a competitive compensation package designed around the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

The package may include:

• Competitive guaranteed base compensation
• Production-based compensation
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Professional liability coverage
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional memberships and licensing support
• Paid time off
• Potential long-term incentive or equity participation for the right candidate
• Specific compensation and incentives will be discussed based on experience, qualifications, and the structure of the Internal Medicine service.

Why Puerto Rico?

Build your career while living in one of the most unique destinations in the Caribbean.

Puerto Rico combines the professional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veterinary specialty medicine with year-round outdoor recreation, beaches, mountains, vibrant culture, excellent food, and convenient connections to the continental United States.

Most importantly, this position represents an opportunity to help expand access to advanced Internal Medicine care for pets across Puerto Rico.

Help Us Build What's Next

We're looking for an internist who sees the potential in building something meaningful.

If you're interested in bringing your expertise to Puerto Rico and helping develop the next generation of specialty veterinary care at Veterinaria 24/7, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM – SAIM) 
• Be eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Puerto Rico
• Demonstrate excellent diagnostic skills and clinical judgment
• Be comfortable managing complex and challenging medical cases
• Value collaboration with emergency clinicians and referring veterinarians
• Have strong communication and leadership skills
• Share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client care