Internships and Residencies

An internship is the first step in specialty training leading to board certification. Following an internship, a residency application may be submitted for further study in a particular discipline such as internal medicine, ophthalmology or surgery. Many laboratory animal medicine programs waive the internship requirement. This permits a graduate to enter directly into a residency program following graduation. Completion of a residency program is a pre-qualification for specialty board certification. Residency programs are generally three years in length.

An internship can provide additional development of clinical skills and case management acumen. It can offer further responsibility while still under the mentorship of faculty and residents of the school or college, or specialists in private practice.  

Information on the application process and deadlines may be found by visiting the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program website. Applications are due in December; please check the web site for specific date and application requirements.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Position: Seeking Applications for 2 Iowa State swine and bovine internship Internship Programs (posted: 12/23/2019)

Where: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Internship Description: The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU CVM) is seeking veterinary student applicants for summer 2020 swine and bovine internship positions.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/academics/summer-opportunities

For further information, contact: Chris Mowrer, Program Coordinator I, 1809 S Riverside Drive

VDPAM, 2235 Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, Ames, IA 50011-3619, 515-294-8703 Office, 515-205-9636 Cell, [email protected]

 

Position: Specialty oncology internship (Possible direct entry for a new graduate who has not yet completed a rotating internship) (Posted: 12/23/2019)

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center (VCA Vet Care) is a busy and continually growing general and specialty practice located in beautiful Albuquerque, NM.  We currently have 6 highly experienced general practitioners, 2 emergency clinicians, and the following board certified specialists: 1 critical care specialist (ECC), 2 internists, 2 oncologists, 2 ophthalmologists, and 2 surgeons. We also currently have eight rotating interns.  Our internal medicine doctors run a busy clinical practice and offer a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.  Our surgeons are skilled in orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries.  We have a dedicated ophthalmology surgical suite and our ophthalmologists are involved in cutting-edge research along with performing a multitude of ophthalmic surgeries.  Our criticalist loves teaching and is actively involved in managing critical patients while ensuring high quality care in the ICU.  Our boarded oncologists are enthusiastic teachers and see a variety of cancer cases which provide interns with many opportunities for hands-on experience.  The intern directors, our experienced general practitioners, and our support staff are dedicated to ensuring that our interns receive the best mentoring and training possible.  Our 10,000 square foot specialty center provides a comprehensive critical care unit staffed around the clock, diagnostic tools such as a helical CT scan and fluoroscopy, and advanced medical procedures such as I-131 radiation, interventional radiology, and cataract surgery.

You will actively participate in medicine and surgery rotations along with daytime (general practice) receiving, and overnight emergency.  On medicine and surgery rotations, interns work one-on-one with the specialists and have shared primary case responsibility.  During the medicine rotation, interns will gain valuable clinical experience managing a wide range of cases while also performing a variety of procedures such as ultrasonography, feeding tube placement, and urinary catheterization.  Interns are also exposed to flexible and rigid endoscopy procedures with some practical hands-on experience.  On the surgery rotation, you will gain valuable experience in diagnosing a myriad of orthopedic conditions and will be exposed to a variety of soft tissue, oncologic, and neurologic surgical cases.  While seeing patients on general receiving, you will be exposed to routine (otitis externa, superficial pyoderma, lameness, etc.), as well as urgent cases such as hemoabdomen, GDV, and acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.  On overnights you will be joined by an ER clinician for the majority of the shift.  By the end of the year, you will feel comfortable triaging, diagnosing, and treating just about every condition imaginable!

You will also rotate through each of our specialty services, including time with a local board certified neurologist and dermatologist. The local board certified dentist rotates through our hospital providing exposure to advanced dentistry. Rotations are also available with a board certified cardiologist who travels to our hospital.  Our interns have been able to schedule time at the Rio Grande Zoo for zoo medicine experience.  Valuable elective surgery experience is obtained through a regular outside rotation with the local shelter association.  Each year interns complete over 600 spays and neuters through the program, and previous classes have been honored with awards by the City of Albuquerque for their commitment to the local shelter.  An abundance of lacerations, pyometras, gastrotomies, and other urgent conditions allow you to gain additional surgical experience under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.  If you have a special interest in an area not provided during your training, you are given the opportunity to participate in an outside rotation.  In these cases, special consideration is given to interns actively pursuing a residency.

Our program provides an excellent mixture of one-on-one clinical teaching (e.g., daily morning case rounds with all scheduled specialists), didactic training (formal seminars, morbidity/mortality rounds, journal club), and primary case responsibility. We have a very strong, formal mentorship program to help our new doctors through the rigors of an internship. 

VCA provides its interns with a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• VIN membership at no charge
• Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs online subscription at no charge
• Continuing education allowance 
• Eligibility for Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage 
• Eligibility for Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan 
• Professional Liability Coverage

Your elective time can be used for residency or employment interviews. In the last nine intern classes at VCA Vet Care, 22 of the 35 interns who applied for residencies have completed or are currently in a residency program, and many others are currently in specialty internship programs.  Interns pursuing a private practice career are under first consideration for the multiple opportunities within VCA.

Albuquerque, NM is a wonderful city of approximately 800,000 people. It averages over 340 days of sunshine a year.  The “Duke City” is an exceptionally active city with dozens of mountain biking and hiking trails only 20 minutes away from the hospital.  Nine winter ski resorts are within a 3 hour drive.  Other activities include river rafting, fly fishing, the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, and a unique Native American cultural influence.  Albuquerque has recently been named one of the healthiest cities in America and has been placed in numerous Top 10 cities to live in the US in various publications.  Your internship provides you with two days off in a row per week which gives you the opportunity to enjoy all that Albuquerque has to offer.

We encourage you to speak with our current interns regarding their experience at VCA Vet Care.  Please contact them with well-thought-out questions and understand their work schedule may prevent an immediate response.

Dr. Nicole Carrier (Colorado State U):  [email protected]

Dr. Nicole Furst (U Florida):  [email protected]

Dr. Haley Hamilton (Colorado State U):  [email protected]

Dr. Betsy Martinez (U Tennessee):  [email protected]

Dr. Amanda Rappaport (Midwestern U):   [email protected]

Dr. M. Ender Tuncay (U Minnesota):  [email protected]

Dr. Kimberly Velazquez Toledo (Western U):  [email protected]

Dr. Danielle Wantuck (Midwestern U):  [email protected]

As a group, our entire hospital staff is dedicated to the success of your internship.  We understand that you make a sacrifice, both in time and money.  Our job is to provide you the tools to be a successful veterinarian.  We take our commitment seriously and are exceptionally proud of all of our past interns!!!

Contact:

Dr. Christa Bernhard, DVM, MS, DACVECC:  [email protected]

Dr. Barbara Kitchell, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Int Med and Oncology):  [email protected]

Intern Program Directors, VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center

Position:  Equine Intern (posted 11/22/2019)

Where: Chicago Equine Medical Center
Website: https://www.chicagoequine.com/
Location: Wauconda, IL

Details: Chicago Equine Medical Center is a full service, equine exclusive practice serving the horse owning community of Northeast Illinois, Southeast Wisconsin, and beyond. We are committed to the health and soundness of both sport and pleasure horses and provide care to all breeds. Our team approach makes us uniquely able to serve all of our client’s needs and makes our facility an ideal location for an intern to learn, collaborate, and gain the experience needed to grow as an equine practitioner.
Practice Type: Equine Exclusive Board Specialties: Surgery, Chiropractic, Acupuncture

Number of Veterinarians: 4

Number of Support Staff/Veterinarian: 10-12 support staff total in practice

Annual Caseload: 2000+

Average Case Load Per Vet: 25-40/week

Facilities: Advanced Imaging Diagnostics (Nuclear Scintigraphy), Full surgical suite, Gastroscopy, Endoscopy, Advanced Biologics/Regenerative Medicine, Shockwave Therapy Case Locations

In Hospital: 20-25%

Out Patient: 5-10%

Ambulatory: 60%

Horse Show: 10%

Case Types

General Practice/Preventative Care: 32%

Surgical: 10%

Reproduction: 0%

Lameness Sports Medicine: 43%

Pre-Purchase Exam: 5%

Internal Medicine: 5%

Complementary Medicine: 2%

Regulatory Care: 0%

Internship Information:

Application will be accepted up to: November 30th, 2021

Notification will be made by: January 1st, 2021

Direct Supervision: 3-6 Months Terms of Employment: June – June; 12 months

Estimated Workload: Seasonal 40 to 60 hours per week

Emergency Duties (Nights / Week): 3-5

Emergency Duties (Weekends / Month): 2-3

Philosophy of Internship: Our aim is to provide new veterinarians the opportunity to gain experience and advanced skills in diagnostic and therapeutic management of the sport horse, as well as general practice and emergency medicine, while working under the guidance of senior clinicians. The internship is intended to be primarily hands-on learning with direct and indirect supervision throughout the internship. Each mentor will work with the intern to ensure that their learning goals are met. Upon completion of our program, our interns will have excellent veterinary and communication skills suitable for employment in advanced equine practice. Internship Duties: Assisting senior clinicians with in-hospital and ambulatory cases, as well as surgical cases. Daily intern duties will include: treatment and assessment of hospitalized patients; maintaining patient records, client communication, after hours and overnight treatment of critical patients, and rotating emergency duty once a training period is met. Interns will spend a significant amount of time working alongside current senior practitioners on daily appointments in addition to managing hospitalized cases, scrubbing into surgery, running anesthesia, and will gain independence as the internship progresses. Interns may have the opportunity to spend time working at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL as well as HITS horse show in IL and other local horse shows. Intern duties/time will be allocated based upon what is best for the intern's advancement based on his or her interests as well as for the practice.

Job Requirements: Requirements to be considered for this position include DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA accredited veterinary school; successful completion of the NAVLE or NBE and CCT; eligible for licensing in Illinois and Wisconsin; US Citizenship; curriculum vitae, letter of intent, transcript, and three letters of recommendation. An externship at Chicago Equine Medical Center is highly recommended.

Additional requirements include a passion for equine medicine; ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed; positive attitude; team player; and desire for a hands-on internship with direct and indirect supervision.

Required Education: DVM

Veterinary Specialty: Sports Medicine

Position: Full Time Equine Intern

Employment Type: Private Practice

Type: Avenues Internship

Species: Equine

Experience Level: Any Experience Level Considered

Number of Openings: One

Salary: $30,000/year

Additional Salary Info: Vacation, AVMA/AAEP dues, liability insurance, CE allowance, ambulatory vehicle, cell phone allowance, licensure allowance.

Relocation Costs: No Relocation Paid

For more information, please contact [email protected].

 

Position:  Equine Medicine and Surgery Rotating Intern (posted 11/22/2019)

Where: University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine
Website: https://cvm.missouri.edu/
Location: Columbia, MO

Details: The University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery’s Equine service invites applications for a rotating internship position.  

The Equine Medicine and Surgery Internship at the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine, is designed as a rotating internship. The position offers the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where continual learning, high standards, and teamwork are emphasized.  Primary goals of the program are to enable the intern to practice veterinary medicine with an increased depth of experience and to help satisfy requirements for entry into residency board certification programs.  

The duration of the internship will be 6- 18 months depending on the goals of the selected candidate.  During the period of employment, interns rotate through the equine ambulatory, medicine and surgery services. Interns share in emergency duty rotation with other equine house officers and participate in clinical instruction of third-and fourth-year veterinary students during their clinical rotations. In order to minimize response time for hospitalized patients, interns are expected to obtain housing within a 20 minute radius of the Veterinary Health Center.

As part of their internship program, interns attend resident/intern seminars and present one 25-minute seminar. Interns also participate in clinical rotation rounds and have opportunities to attend and participate in the various journal/book clubs and faculty/resident rounds organized by the equine section. Possibilities for interaction or participation in research or educational projects also exist.
 

For further application details or questions about the position please contact Ms. Connie Sievert ([email protected]) Phone: 573‐882‐1807 or Joanne Kramer, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Associate Teaching Professor of Equine Surgery, Email: [email protected]  Phone: (573)882-3513.

 

Position: Intern (posted 11/22/2019)

Where: VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury
Website: https://vcahospitals.com/westbury
Location: Long Island, New York

Details: VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury (VCA VREC)’s internship program strives to provide an experience unmatched by any other internship. The program has a diverse caseload and a strong mentoring tradition, therefore providing great opportunities for learning and post graduate training in a one year rotating internship.  VREC has had a strong internship program for 15  years focusing on building clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills of our interns.  The entire staff at VREC is fully supportive of our internship program and play active roles in their training. 

VREC Westbury is a fully renovated 12,000 square foot 24 hour emergency and referral hospital located in Westbury, Long Island, New York. We offer referral services in Internal Medicine, Surgery (Orthopedic, Soft tissue, and minimally invasive procedures), Neurology, Neurosurgery (brain and spinal), Oncology, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Our facility’s focus is on expanding the horizons of veterinary care, developing new therapies with state-of-the-art equipment (in-house MRI, CT, hyperbaric oxygen treatment chamber, radioiodine therapy, Electrodiagnostics, Electroencephalogram monitoring, C-arm fluoroscopy as well as GI endoscopy, bronchoscopy, minimally invasive surgical equipment (laparoscopy, stenting procedures), digital radiography, ultrasound (full and ER) and a fully equipped ICU and critical care unit with telemetry and ventilator capabilities)  and  continuing professional development – everything at VREC Westbury has been designed to improve the quality of life for our patients.

Intern rotations are three weeks long allowing for emergency and specialty rotations (Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, and Critical Care). Interns work five days a week with two days off on every rotation. In addition we are able to arrange elective rotations allowing interns time to focus on other areas of interest. We also offer the opportunity to spend time at a local general practice, which allows our interns to learn and apply knowledge in a general practice setting.

All specialists and staff doctors take an active role in maintain a teaching environment which is the lynchpin of the internship program. Daily hospital rounds facilitate discussion of hospitalized patients as well as other cases that may have been seen through the emergency hospital. There are weekly lectures, morbidity and mortality rounds, monthly physiology rounds and weekly journal review. Each intern is assigned a mentor to help guide them throughout the year.  Interns are encouraged (if interested) to perform research projects during their time either locally at VREC or with VCA’s Clinical Studies program.

VCA Provides the interns with a comprehensive benefits package including:

VIN membership at no charge

Continuing education allowance

Eligibility for Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Eligibility for Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

Eligibility to participate in 401 (K) retirement savings plan

Professional Liability Coverage

Interns who have completed our program have been highly successful in attaining residencies and specialty internship positions in a variety of specialties areas as well as successfully transitioning into general practice or ER. Being a VREC intern affords you access to various positions academic and non academic that make up VCA Family. A visit, externship, or a personal interview are encouraged but not mandatory.

A New York State Veterinary License is required prior to the start of the internship. Please consult the New York State Board for more details at http://www.op.nysed.gov

Although, the year will be very busy, our location offers a plethora of activities to enjoy on your down time.  Westbury, NY is situated 45min from the “City that never sleeps” and 1 hour from the Long Island wine country.  During the summer, the beaches on Long Island are some of the best in the North East.  You will have access to ample shopping, restaurants, hiking trails, festivals, etc. 

We are a very busy hospital with a heavy caseload but we like to have fun at work.  We allow quarterly “IFNOFNR” (Intern fun night out for no reason) which are funded by the hospital, and other hospital activities like BBQ’s, scavenger hunts, spirit week challenges, and holiday festivities.  Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, support and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.  We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire interns that have the determination to be a part of our time while working to become an outstanding candidate for their future careers in specialty, general or emergency practice. 

For more information regarding our hospital, please visit our website at:

https://vcahospitals.com/westbury

Position:  Intern (posted 10/11/2019)

Where: New England Equine Practice, PC
Website: www.neequine.com
Location: Patterson, NY

Details: Internship Duties: New England Equine Practice, PC is looking for a motivated, hardworking individual for a one year internship. NEEP is a full service hospital with scintigraphy, MRI, CT laparoscopy, arthroscopy, emergency surgery, isolation, reproduction, as well as ambulatory services. Staff includes a boarded surgeon, internal medicine specialist and ophthalmologist. Interns rotate through 2 weeks in hospital and 2 weeks ambulatory throughout the year. Interns are also responsible for anesthesia on a rotating basis. This internship provides a strong foundation for individuals seeking advanced residency training to acquire skills needed for transition into a competitive equine practice.

Direct Supervision:  Gabriel Cook, DVM, DACVS

Emergency Duties (Nights / Week): 6

Emergency Duties (Weekends / Month): 3

Terms of Employment: 12 months

Internship Salary: $20,000

Prerequisite Application Process: Doctorate in Veterinary Degree, Licensure in New York & Connecticut

Internship Coordinator: Patricia Arena

Internship Coordinator Email: [email protected]

Benefits

Housing : $750 Stipend
Licensing: Yes, Connecticut & New York
On Call Compensation: No
Professional Dues: Yes

 

Position: Intern (posted 10/11/2019)

Where: New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center
Website: www.newenglandequine.com
Location: Dover, New Hampshire

Details: New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center is a private referral hospital founded in 2005 and located in Dover, New Hampshire. It provides 24-hour emergency and referral services exclusively for equine patients, clients, and referring veterinarians throughout New England as well as routine inhospital evaluations for the local clientele. It is surrounded by quaint New England towns and is located only minutes from the seacoast, an hour from Boston, and centrally located to the mountains and lakes regions of New Hampshire and Maine. We also provide comprehensive ambulatory services to farms in the region including routine preventative and emergency care as well as lameness and medical evaluations.
NEEMSC is housed in a 34,000 square-foot facility that includes two full surgical suites, a medical
exam room (ophthalmology, cardiology, ultrasonography, and endoscopy), a neonatal intensive care
unit, digital radiography suite, full service laboratory, a large general exam and main treatment room, medicine barn with stall space for 8 inpatients and ICU care, surgery and lameness barns with stall space for 18 horses, a lameness evaluation area on hard footing as well as a covered lameness
evaluation area on soft footing, and a 4-stall isolation unit. A separate imaging center houses nuclear
scintigraphy, CT, and MRI for cases requiring advanced imaging techniques for comprehensive
lameness and neurologic evaluations. We offer the services of an acupuncturist, farriers, clinical
pathologists, a cardiologist, and radiologists on a consultant basis. In addition, our Field Services
division has two fully equipped trucks with portable digital radiography, ultrasound, shockwave,
gastroscopy, and upper airway endoscopy.
The internship program provides comprehensive training in equine medicine, surgery, emergency/
critical care, ophthalmology, cardiology, advanced imaging, sports medicine, and adjunctive therapies including equine physical therapy. Individuals receive training and mentoring from experienced clinicians, each with expertise in different areas of equine medicine, surgery, lameness, and ophthalmology. Due to our teamwork approach interns also interact extensively with our experienced and dedicated staff of technicians, barn attendants, and consultants. The internship is an intensive “hands-on” oriented program with primary clinicians providing support and guidance as needed to the intern to allow the development and sharpening of clinical knowledge and skills. We have always prided ourselves on the degree of independence we have instilled in our interns throughout the year.
As knowledge and experience increases so does independence. We have 3 intern positions available yearly. The interns rotate on medicine and surgery services assisting with outpatient appointments,
emergencies, elective surgeries, and care and treatment of the hospitalized patients. Interns also see
field cases with our field service. There is a rotating schedule for on-call emergency responsibilities
with a senior clinician and surgeon as backup.
The caseload is substantial. A typical day may include 5-8 lameness appointments, 3-4 medical
evaluations, and 2-5 elective and/or emergency surgeries (including arthroscopy, other orthopedic
cases, respiratory procedures, colic, and other soft tissue problems) as well as CT or MRI evaluations under general anesthesia. Two to Three days a week, the ophthalmologist sees 5-6 outpatients and/or performs 1-2 surgical procedures in addition to being available for emergencies. The
cardiologist sees cases on an as needed basis. Colic is our most common emergency and
approximately 300 cases may present in a year of which about 85-90 are surgical. Our horse
population is diverse and includes sport horses (eventing, hunter/jumper, dressage), racing (STB, TB), competitive trail riding, driving, western pleasure, drafts, many interesting breeds, and backyard pasture pets. This provides diverse experience for clinicians allowing us to see more than the “typical” problems of a single population of horses.
Currently the interns begin their year-long position at the end of June to beginning of July and are
provided with a comprehensive compensation package which includes a salary, health insurance
availability, continuing education allowance, one week paid vacation, paid exam and licensure fees, association membership (including AAEP), and additional stipends for emergency and after-hours
admits and discharges paid on a quarterly basis (averages $500-1000 per quarter). To ensure
excellence and continuity of care, interns are required to live in the apartment above the hospital
during nights on call and are strongly encouraged to live there full time.
At the end of the yearlong training, interns should expect to have gained proficiency in diagnostic,
technical, and surgical skills and developed a deeper understanding of equine medicine. The
experience will prepare them for private practice or for further residency training. Past interns have successfully completed residencies and become highly respected specialists in their fields. Many have
remained in the New England area and become successful referring veterinarians.
Veterinary students interested in the internship positions are strongly encouraged to spend at least 1-2 weeks doing an externship at NEEMSC before applications are due. Please contact Aurora Sochan,
the extern coordinator, at [email protected] to schedule an externship. It is important
that intern candidates work well with each other and with the doctors and staff of the hospital. Most
every successful intern candidate has spent at least 2 weeks as an extern.
The internship application consists of:
• a curriculum vitae
• a letter of intent
• a copy of school transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation
• a personal photo
Internship applications should be submitted to the internship coordinator electronically at
[email protected] or via the mail to:
NEEMSC
15 Members Way
Dover, New Hampshire 03820
For more information, please visit our website, www.newenglandequine.com or
e-mail Katy Raynor at [email protected]

 

Position: Intern (posted 10/11/2019)

Where: Ocean State Equine Associates
Website: www.oceanstateequine.com
Location: North Scituate, RI

Details: Our goal is to provide interns with a well-rounded experience, using a hands-on approach. Mentoring is focused not only on clinical skills but also on client communication. The intern will spend time with all of our veterinarians in order to be exposed to a true variety of cases. After the intern has become comfortable with primary care and emergency medicine, there will be ample opportunity to develop personal interests. Upon completion of the internship, the candidate will be proficient in most aspects of equine practice. The staff and veterinarians at OSEA take pride in providing excellent care and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We are a tight knit group and value our collegial, friendly atmosphere.  The internship offers weekly journal club and imaging rounds that are attended by all veterinarians in the practice.

Ocean State Equine Associates is a progressive veterinary practice that focuses on high end diagnostics and treatment modalities. OSEA serves a diverse population of patients, ranging from the competitive sport horse to the beloved pet. We provide ambulatory services to all of Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut, and the surrounding Massachusetts areas. As one of the largest practices in southern New England, we provide ambulatory, outpatient and surgical services for approximately 5,000 cases per year.

Our hospital facility features include:

• Surgery room and 2 induction/recovery stalls

• 10 in-patient stalls and 5 turnout paddocks

• 2 intensive care stalls

• 3 exam rooms

• USDA import quarantine facility

• EuroXcisor for physical therapy as well as indoor and outdoor rings with GGT footing

Internship includes:

• intern veterinarian housing on property

• intern veterinary truck, laptop, work cell phone

• competitive salary with ER fees paid to the intern

Further questions about the internship or to schedule an externship at OSEA please contact Dr. Kate Echeverria at [email protected].

 

Position: Mid Year Internship (posted 10/04/2019)

Where: Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center
Website: www.wvrc.com
Location: Southeastern Wisconsin

Details: WVRC is a part of the Ethos network of specialty & referral practices. WVRC services the greater Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin region with locations in Waukesha, Grafton and Racine, Wisconsin. Our Waukesha is both a VECCS Certified Level 1 hospital and a recognized American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care provisional trauma center. Other services at WVRC include onsite boarded specialists in critical care, radiology, surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, dentistry, oncology, anesthesiology, cardiology, and dermatology. A branch of Marshfield Laboratories is on-site, including a full time boarded clinical pathologist. Our clinic is equipped with a complete in-house lab for point of care & after hours results, digital radiology, cage side ultrasound, telemetry, ventilator, fluoroscopy, MRI & CT.  

Our team of ER focused interns receive clinically based training in emergency/critical care medicine, emergency surgery, advanced diagnostics, and client communication as well as rotation through core specialty services. Highlights of our ER focused internship: 
- Primary case responsibility 
- Onsite 24 hour mentorship 
- Training with specialists 
- Training to be primary surgeons in general emergency surgery including- GDV, Foreign body removal, Intestinal resection and anastomosis, Splenectomy, Pyometra, C-section, Minor surgical procedures 
*** On-call surgeons are also available for mentoring and for more technical emergency surgery

Our interns spend the majority of their time at our Waukesha hospital, with additional shifts at our new state of the art Racine clinic. This internship is supported by our traditional internship, which matches 3-4 interns and begins in June.

WVRC sees a strong and diverse caseload, using an exceptional team of employees, and we are well known for our focus on providing excellent care and client service. Our interns become an integral part of our team and our flexible program allows us to provide an individualized experience depending on the intern’s long-term career goals. The program can prepare interns for a career in emergency medicine or strong general practice, as well as for residency programs or other specialty internships. 

Southeastern Wisconsin offers the best of midwest living including: theater and concert performances, fine dining, and upscale shopping, as well as an active sports scene that includes the Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks, and Admirals. The cities of Madison, Green Bay, and Chicago are easily accessible. Unlike many cities, our beaches, sports, fishing, sailing, and biking/hiking trails are all part of the urban mix. Here you can enjoy a summer season of festivals and outdoor dining, complemented by a winter of spectacular performing arts and snow sports. 

We are looking for interns who have a passion for high quality, clinically based learning with a large varied caseload and possess strong communication skills. Most of our interns have recently graduated and are licensed graduates from AVMA accredited schools. We encourage all levels of applicants, including recent graduates, current interns, and general practitioners, who would like the additional training our internship provides, to apply. Our program provides high caliber broad training and prior ER exposure is helpful but not required. Benefits include health/dental insurance, association dues, PLIT liability insurance, CE, a flexible spending plan and an employee pet benefit. Additional compensation is available for candidates interested in extra ER shifts in the second half of the program. For additional information, please visit our website www.wvrc.com, or contact Dr. Mike Quigley at WVRC (262-542-3241), or email [email protected]

Position: Mid-Year Rotating Internship (posted 09/11/2019)

Where: Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services

Website: www.vsesrochester.com

Location: Rochester, NY

Description: If you are looking for a challenging, exciting internship with an opportunity for both personal and professional growth, your search has ended! We offer rotations in Emergency/ Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and General Practice (includes exposure to exotics and low income spay/neuter). We also have part-time Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Ophthalmology Services. Your internship experience will provide you with exposure to cases and learning experiences equivalent to 3 years of private practice work.

Thirteen month internships are available, with September and January start-dates.

We seek enthusiastic, self motivated doctors who are interested in advancing their education, case management, critical thinking and leadership skills. 

Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services is located in diverse Rochester, NY. Rochester has the benefits of a large city with a small population. The surrounding area features some of the most beautiful landscapes in Western NY, including Letchworth State Park and the famous Finger Lakes— home to many of New York’s largest wineries. One of America’s first “boomtowns”, Rochester is the best place to live, work, and play.

VSES is a 28,000 square foot facility located in Rochester, NY that is well equipped with the most sophisticated and advanced medical equipment including on-site CT, MRI, ultrasound, comprehensive surgical facilities, and an on-site full service diagnostic laboratory. The facility also includes a 3,500 square foot veterinary continuing education center.

For more information about this internship please contact Tessa Carpitella at [email protected].

 

Position: Externship Program (posted 09/11/2019)

Where: Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services

Website: www.vsesrochester.com

Location: Rochester, NY

Description: Our externship program is a great way to prepare yourself if you are considering applying to our post-doctoral training program. If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated and looking to advance your education and case management skills, then we’re looking for you!

Our externs can choose a discipline they would like to shadow, or rotate through our services. We offer rotations in Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, and Internal Medicine. We also have part-time Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology services. During your externship, you will have direct supervision from an emergency attending or a board-certified specialist who will provide mentorship and primary case experience. Day, evening, and weekend shifts will be scheduled to maximize your exposure to a variety of cases. Individuals who choose externships at VSES will benefit from attendance and active participation in daily clini- cal-based journal review and rounds.

General practice externships are also available through the Animal Hospital of Pittsford, one of our sister hospitals and the flagship hospital of Monroe Veterinary Associates. A general practice externship provides exposure to the operations of a progressive veterinary practice under the supervision of high-quality general practitioners. Included in this externship is a rotation through Rochester Community Animal Clinic, our low income, walk-in wellness veterinary clinic that will give you an opportunity to provide care to pet owners of all backgrounds, regardless of income. Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services also houses the Duncan’s Center for Veterinary Education, the only non-University affiliated continuing education center in New York State. Externs will be encouraged to attend continuing education seminars sponsored by local and regional organizations.

 

Position: Equine Hospital Internship Opportunity Available- Beginning January 2020 (posted 09/11/2019)

Where: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital

Location: Ocala, FL

Description: Immediate opening for a veterinary internship in a large equine referral hospital - Clinical exposure will include rotations through Medicine, Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Emergency specialty services, while being mentored by board certified specialists.  The successful candidate will assist in case management and procedures typical for a high volume equine referral hospital during the busy breeding season.  Emergency call and overnight duties will also be expected on a shared, rotating basis. 

Our hospital internship provides an excellent foundation in all aspects of referral cases, and is ideal for the new graduate who is considering further training with a residency program, such as our own surgical residency program offered at Peterson & Smith.

The internship will ideally run from January 2020 to July 2020, but can be extended for the right candidate. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent), proficiency in basic clinical skills, and eligibility for licensure in Florida are required.

 A competitive compensation package is offered including health, life, professional liability insurance, and reimbursement of state licensing fees and AVMA membership.

To apply, e-mail a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and four letters of recommendation to [email protected]

 

Position: Equine Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship (posted 09/11/2019)

Where: Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC)

Location: Leesburg, Virginia

Description: Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) is a premier full-service equine hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the EMC offers advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency and critical care, and an array of diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Located in affluent Northern Virginia, the EMC is in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region's horse country, close to an abundant variety of cultural and outdoor activities.

The position will last for one year with an anticipated annual salary of $30,000. Additionally, a professional development stipend, expected to be $1,200 per annum, will be provided. Interns are eligible for employee benefits including health insurance and paid annual leave. Professional liability insurance and a Virginia veterinary license are provided.

Applicants should send a letter of intent, a resume or curriculum vita and the names of three professional references who can be contacted by the search committee chair to:

Sharon Peart, Assistant to the Director, Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, 17690 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 or by email at [email protected].

Position: Equine Ambulatory Service (Equine Community Practice - ECP) Internship  (posted 09/06/2019)

Where: Purdue University

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Internship Description: Purdue's Equine Ambulatory Service (Equine Community Practice - ECP) is searching for an intern.  If you know anyone interested in a busy general equine practice with extra rotations though the hospital including surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, and other possible electives please have them contact us at [email protected]. The experience should prepare a new graduate for general practice or advanced specialty training. 

 

Position: Small Animal Rotating Internship  (posted 09/06/2019)

Where: VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center (VCA Vet Care)

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Internship Description: VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center (VCA Vet Care) is a busy and continually growing general and specialty practice located in beautiful Albuquerque, NM.  We currently have 6 highly experienced general practitioners, 2 emergency clinicians, and the following board certified specialists: 1 critical care specialist (ECC), 2 internists, 2 oncologists, 2 ophthalmologists, and 2 surgeons. We also currently have eight rotating interns. You will actively participate in medicine and surgery rotations along with daytime (general practice) receiving, and overnight emergency.  On medicine and surgery rotations, interns work one-on-one with the specialists and have shared primary case responsibility. You will also rotate through each of our specialty services, including time with a local board certified neurologist and dermatologist. The local board certified dentist rotates through our hospital providing exposure to advanced dentistry. Rotations are also available with a board certified cardiologist who travels to our hospital.  Our interns have been able to schedule time at the Rio Grande Zoo for zoo medicine experience.  Valuable elective surgery experience is obtained through a regular outside rotation with the local shelter association.  Each year interns complete over 600 spays and neuters through the program, and previous classes have been honored with awards by the City of Albuquerque for their commitment to the local shelter. We have a very strong, formal mentorship program to help our new doctors through the rigors of an internship. As a group, our entire hospital staff is dedicated to the success of your internship.  We understand that you make a sacrifice, both in time and money.  Our job is to provide you the tools to be a successful veterinarian.  We take our commitment seriously and are exceptionally proud of all of our past interns!!! To discuss or apply, please contact:

Dr. Christa Bernhard, DVM, MS, DACVECC:  [email protected]

Dr. Barbara Kitchell, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (Int Med and Oncology):  [email protected]

Intern Program Directors, VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center

 

Position: Equine Internship (posted 09/06/2019)

Where: Wolf Creek Equine Hospital Internship

Location: Lothian, MD

Internship Description: We provide a well rounded, educational internship with experience in equine surgery, medicine, anesthesia, sports medicine, and ambulatory care. This is a great opportunity to become a part of a fun, enthusiastic team of vets during a year of comprehensive clinical experience in a private practice setting with significant referral/hospital, anesthesia, and ambulatory exposure. The motivated and dedicated individual will have the opportunity to perform numerous hands on procedures on hospitalized cases as it is our philosophy to do one, see one, teach one. Responsibility and a good work ethic will be rewarded with getting to do rather than simple watch. Our practice encompasses a very broad range of disciplines and breeds as well as a boarded surgeon, a boarded specialist in equine practice, chiropractic and acupuncture specialists, and ambulatory associates. We also work closely with a boarded equine ophthalmologist. At completion of this internship, our intern should have a solid foundation to enter either high quality private practice or residency training.

Prerequisite Application Process: Completion of DVM/VMD by start of job, successful completion of NAVLE, letter of intent, resume, official transcript, 3 letters of reference, ability to obtain MD license, and MD Accreditation. Externship or in-person interview required. Additional Information: Internship applications are being accepted on a rolling basis- no cutoff date. Salary, benefits and housing provided. For additional information please contact Dr. Caniglia at 443-534-4172 or via email at [email protected]

 

Position: Small animal rotating internship (posted 09/06/2019)

Where: East Bay Veterinary Specialists and Emergency

Website: www.ebvs.com

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Internship Description: We are a specialty, general practice, and emergency veterinary hospital located in Walnut Creek, CA, and an emergency-only hospital in Antioch, CA. Our internship program was established in 2004 and has 7 interns per class. Our internship consists of a 3-week orientation, followed by thirteen 4-week rotations in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, general practice, oncology, anesthesia, and emergency medicine. Interns have a lot of primary case responsibility with support by senior clinicians 24/7. Interns are given the opportunity to perform abdominal ultrasounds and echocardiograms with mentorship on a regular basis. We feel these are invaluable skills to learn and give our interns the opportunity to do so. We have an intern surgery program, which allows clients with financial constraints to pursue surgery for their pet, and for the interns to do these surgeries with supervision from a veterinary mentor. Examples of intern surgeries are the following: splenectomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy, cystotomy, gastropexy, amputation, enucleation, mass removal, c-section and pyometra. The interns each perform 7-15 surgeries during the year. They also perform spays and neuters during a rotation at a local animal shelter and other minor procedures and surgeries while working with our general practitioners and specialists.  Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision care plan, HSA option, 401(k), discounted veterinary services and products. Salary is $47,756. This is a great opportunity for veterinarians who want an internship with primary care responsibility and the ability to learn ultrasonography, echocardiography and surgery. If you are interested in visiting our practice and applying for an internship, please contact Christina Sutu ([email protected]) and she can help you schedule a visit with us. We will need your CV by the time you visit us.

 

Position: Equine Internship (posted 09/06/2019)

Where: Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital

Location: Ocala, FL

Internship Description: Immediate opening for a veterinary internship in a large equine referral hospital - Clinical exposure will include rotations through Medicine, Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Emergency specialty services, while being mentored by board certified specialists.  The successful candidate will assist in case management and procedures typical for a high volume equine referral hospital during the busy breeding season.  Emergency call and overnight duties will also be expected on a shared, rotating basis. Our hospital internship provides an excellent foundation in all aspects of referral cases, and is ideal for the new graduate who is considering further training with a residency program, such as our own surgical residency program offered at Peterson & Smith. The internship will ideally run from January 2020 to July 2020, but can be extended for the right candidate. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent), proficiency in basic clinical skills, and eligibility for licensure in Florida are required. A competitive compensation package is offered including health, life, professional liability insurance, and reimbursement of state licensing fees and AVMA membership. To apply, e-mail a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and four letters of recommendation to [email protected].

 

Position: CDC One Health Office ORISE Fellow Opportunity (posted 09/06/2019)

Where: CDC One Health Office

Location: Atlanta, GA

Internship Description: CDC One Health Office ORISE Fellow Opportunity

The CDC One Health Office is recruiting for a new ORISE Fellow. More details are below. Please share this within your networks or directly with potential candidates.

A research opportunity is currently available at the One Health Office, within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The One Health Office recognizes that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. It is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.

The selected participant will gain experience in the field of infectious and zoonotic diseases, specifically those that involve the animal-human interface and One Health. The specific projects involve epidemiologic, programmatic, and educational projects related to the prevention and control of zoonoses (including One Health Disease Prioritization Workshops), and contributing to the development of guidance for use by human and animal health partners that can enhance surveillance, response, and prevention of zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by September 30, 2019. Degree must have been received within the last five years. Candidates with extensive experience in veterinary medicine are preferred.

Additional details are available at:

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/CDC-NCEZID-2019-0201