• Emergency Receiving Hours | 24/7
  • Wellness Service Hours | Mon – Thurs | 8:00am–5:00pm
  • Urgent Care Hours | Mon – Thurs | 8:00am–5:00pm
  • Specialty Hours | Mon – Thurs | 8:00am–5:00pm

Chief of Internal Medicine

We are currently hiring for this role.

Job Description

TruVet Specialty & Emergency Hospital is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Chief of Internal Medicine to lead and grow our Internal Medicine department in Petaluma, California. The Chief of Internal Medicine will lead the department in delivering exceptional, evidence-based patient care while fostering mentorship, collaboration, and clinical advancement. This role includes maintaining an active caseload, developing protocols and standards, supporting interdisciplinary case management, and partnering with hospital leadership on strategic growth.

Competitive Compensation: Base salary ranges from $250,000 to $300,000, plus production.

Professional Development: Leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and potential ownership pathways within a privately owned hospital committed to long-term growth.

Cutting-Edge Facilities: State-of-the-art Internal Medicine and Surgery departments featuring ultrasound, CT, endoscopy suites, comprehensive in-house lab and advanced imaging. Spacious facility designed for continued expansion.

About Petaluma: Nestled between San Francisco and the Northern California coast, Petaluma offers small-town charm with access to world-class dining, wineries, outdoor recreation, and coastal beauty — all within a short drive of major metropolitan areas.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include your desired position in the subject line.

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TruVet Specialty & Emergency Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

  • Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Pet care discounts
  • Leadership training and mentorship opportunities
  • Potential ownership pathways

Qualifications

Board-certified or residency-trained veterinary internist. Strong clinical expertise in small animal internal medicine. Leadership experience required. Must be eligible to practice in California.

Required Skills

Clinical expertise in internal medicine. Leadership and team development. Experience with ultrasound, CT, and endoscopy. Protocol development and interdisciplinary case management.

Salary

$250,000 – $300,000 base, plus production

Schedule

Structured scheduling designed to support case continuity, professional growth, and leadership responsibilities.