Veterinary Board Certified Internist

Internal Medicine Specialist-

Competitive Salary + Bonuses + Extensive Benefits Package (Total Compensation is above $300,000)

Are you interested in change and curious about what other opportunities are out there? Do you feel stuck in your job and wonder what new and exciting direction medicine is heading? Do you love clinical practice but also enjoy clinical research and teaching? And would love to explore the emerging world of metabolic health and cutting-edge veterinary science? Look no further, now you can have it all!

We are now looking for a residency-trained or board-certified internist to join our specialist team of two surgeons, a neurologist, and a newly added cardiologist to expand our internal medicine service to the next level. Currently, our internal medicine and oncology consultations are provided by Dr. Nations, our founder and CEO/Visionary, who is an ABVP diplomat, but needs a boarded specialist to take over the reins and grow the internal medicine service to the next level.

Welcome to VHA, a hidden treasure of vet med interested in and focused on advancing the paradigms of health and healing in our profession. We are an independent, privately-owned practice located in the fastest-growing county in the nation with a history of serving our veterinary community for over 30 years. Located in Winter Haven, Florida on a sprawling 10-acre campus, we have it all. A newly opened 20,000 square foot multi-specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital, a separate 10,000 square foot general practice, Dog Dayz Cafe, and even a 3.5 acre Bark Park.

Our clinical approach and research are based on a desire to shift veterinary medicine from 2.0 to 3.0. What that means is advancing the field to find cures for the cause, not just pills for the ill. This shift is already happening in human medicine, and we’re bringing it into vet med. We're exploring the intersections of metabolic health, gut microbiome science, mitochondrial function, and the foundational role of nutrition, gut integrity, and metabolic optimization.

If you‘re interested in hearing more, watch this video from Dr. Nations: https://youtu.be/MFW4GLacrZ4

At a glance:

Our environment:

• Corporate-level benefits in a private practice environment.
• Team-first environment-balancing passion, well-being, ensuring our cups (and hearts) are always full
• On-site housing for externs and new hires as they transition to our community
• Team-exclusive fitness center and VHAFit event.
• OpenSeed mediation pod (for those days you need a few minutes of zen)
• 3.5 Acre Bark Park
• Party Patio for team bonding and gathering
• Dog Dayz Cafe on-site healthy and nutritious food

Our Specialty Center:

• Internal medicine suite with ultrasound, video endoscopy, and bronchoscopy
• Nuclear medicine suite for I131
• Oncology center with two infusion rooms and chemo hood
• Surgical center with four surgical suites, laparoscopy/anthroscopy tower (Storz) for minimally invasive procedures
• Neurology department with 1.5Tesla MRI (GE Signa)
• Advanced imaging with 64-slice CT (Canon Aquilion)
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber (Sechrist)
• Additional equipment to be acquired as needed for interventional procedures (ie. stent placement)

Who We’re Looking For

• Board-Certified Veterinary Internist (DACVIM) or residency-trained veterinarian.
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Florida.
• Dedicated to excellence in internal medicine with a commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary patient care—including integrative medicine approaches when appropriate.
• Passionate about advancing diagnostics and treatment plans that improve quality of life for patients and peace of mind for their families.
• Experienced or interested in incorporating integrative modalities such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), acupuncture, physical rehabilitation, and nutrition into patient care.
• Thrives in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values innovation, integrity, compassion, and whole-patient wellness.
• Excited to contribute to a culture focused on helping people, pets, and the profession become healthy, happy, and healed.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s start with a simple chat; it’s as simple as that! Or you can still apply through the portal.

Dr. Loren Nations, DABVP (Owner) – [email protected] | 863-280-5689

Bobbi Kelley, (HR Director) – [email protected] | 813-787-9559