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: Mid-Year Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern (posted 11/11/2019)

Where: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital

Website: https://www.metropolitanvet.com/
Location: Akron, OH

Details: Our Internship Program is designed to prepare the motivated Intern for entrance into a Residency, Specialty Internship program, or a career in a high-paced quality private practice. Our internship Program will expose the participant to a wide range of cases and practice styles. Intern responsibilities include primary case management of emergency and specialty cases, as well as assisting in diagnostics and therapeutics for hospitalized cases on all rotations.

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is a progressive, 24-hour emergency and referral center, plus a central hospital for 10 Primary Care practices in the area. We offer services in: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Avian/Exotic practice, Feline I131 Therapy, Primary Care and out rotations in Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Critical Care, Shelter Medicine and Zoo/Wildlife upon request. Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital broad services and central hospital component creates a complete and well-rounded Internship of specialty and primary care experience.

With cutting edge technology at the forefront of our facility, we are able to provide an on-site reference lab (IDEXX), ultrasound, echocardiography, digital radiography including dental, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, radioactive iodine therapy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, YAG laser, telemetry, critical care monitoring equipment, and so forth needed to run a busy 24-hour specialty hospital.

At Metropolitan, we focus on teaching our Interns through multiple didactic rounds each week. Additionally, we offer multiple journal clubs, grand rounds, clinical pathology conferences, and resident-level courses. As part of the program, Interns are required to prepare: a clinical pathology presentation, a technician CE presentation, a grand round presentation, and encouraged to submit a publication to a peer-reviewed journal.

The Intern’s schedule is flexible and customizable, in line with your area of interest. Elective weeks are scheduled to allow further concentration in the Intern’s area of primary clinical interest. These rotations can be onsite or offsite at a place of your choice.

In addition to our top pay, the hospital will provide a portion of medical insurance, a uniform allowance, a continuing education stipend, and reimbursement for Ohio licensure. Interns will have 5 days for job and Internship/Residency interviews, as well as up to 5 days to pursue continuing education outside of the hospital.

Applicants for the internship program who are interested in further information or arranging a visit to the hospital should contact the Internship-Externship Coordinator, Jeni Smith at [email protected], or call 330-666-2976 Ext. 347.

Position: Small Animal Rotating Medicine and Surgery Intern (posted 10/25/2019)

Where: BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Website: https://bluepearlvet.com
Location: Tampa, Florida

Details: BluePearl Veterinary Partners Florida is a busy referral and emergency practice in Tampa, Florida. The hospital has been in operation since 1996. Our 17,000 square foot facility operates 24-hours a day. We welcomed our 22nd intern class in June 2018.

We have boarded specialists in Cardiology (3), Emergency/Critical Care (3), Dermatology (1), Internal Medicine (6), Neurology (1), Radiology (2), Surgery (3), Ophthalmology (3), Oncology (1), ABVP-Avian (1), along with a team of experienced emergency clinicians. Residency trained clinicians in limited practice include Oncology (2), and Dermatology (1). Additionally, we have residents in Emergency/Critical Care (3), Cardiology (1), Avian and exotics (1), and Surgery (2), along with specialty internships focused in Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine.

Interns rotate through Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology in typically two to three-week blocks for a total of approximately 20 rotations for the year in total. Emergency rotations will be at our Tampa as well as our Brandon and Clearwater, Florida locations. Elective rotations are offered in Radiology and Avian/Exotics. Additional surgery experience can be arranged through local shelters that welcome the additional assistance. Special consideration will be given to those individuals requesting additional time for an elective of special interest in the hospital, if possible.

Our diagnostic treatment capabilities are extensive. The facility has twelve examination rooms, three surgery suites, a separate ICU unit, two radiology suites featuring Digital Radiography, ultrasound room, in-house Linear Accelerator, and CT Scanner.

Education opportunities include Emergency Medicine lecture series, in-house specialty department lectures, Radiology Rounds, Medicine Rounds, Morbidity/Mortality Rounds, Emergency/Critical Care Rounds, Cardiology Rounds, Avian/Exotic Rounds and Intern Grand Rounds. Interns can also participate in CE offered in our community.

Benefits include a license and CE stipend, uniform allowance, 80 hours PTO, and professional liability insurance (PLIT) including license defense protection (AVMA membership required) and VIN membership. Those enrolled in a BluePearl internship will be able to participate in the BluePearl health, dental and eye insurance plans.  Annual salary is $30,500.

The internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners Florida is an outstanding learning experience. We are seeking individuals who are self-motivated and would possibly like to pursue a residency in the future. We have been very successful in fostering our interns to residency programs in Anesthesia, Avian/Exotics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency/Critical Care, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Surgery in our programs as well as programs all over the United States.

Aside from clinical rotations, rotating interns will be required to actively participate in didactic rounds, journal club, morbidity and mortality rounds, and other learning opportunities.

A personal interview is required. Interviews will be via telephone, Skype, or in person. Applicants will be contacted via e-mail to set up an appointment date/time. The successful candidate will possess qualities including excellent communication skills, willingness to learn, and the ability to work well with a team. 

Candidates must have a valid FLORIDA STATE veterinary license and active AVMA membership. We are unable to consider applications from candidates that would require an H1B or other similar type visa to be able to work in the United States. All applicants must have completed a veterinary program in a U.S. or AVMA accredited program and be eligible for licensure in the state before program start date.

BluePearl Veterinary Partners is a group of premier 24-hour referral/emergency hospitals presently located in twenty-one states  including Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. To learn more about our hospitals, please visit our website at www.bluepearlvet.com.

In order to apply, please forward (either by mail or email) a letter of interest, three letters of reference, and official transcripts to:

John Gicking DVM DACVECC

[email protected]

3000 Busch Lake Blvd

Tampa FL 33614

All application materials must be RECEIVED by Midnight, Eastern Standard Time, November 15, 2019

Position:  Mid-year Intern (posted 10/18/2019)

Where: VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
Website: https://vcahospitals.com › alameda-east
Location: Denver, Colorado

Details: VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is a 22,000 sq. ft. facility located at the base of the Rockies in Denver, Colorado. This internship offers an outstanding opportunity for highly motivated individuals to benefit from our busy, diverse caseload and unparalleled mentorship.  VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited general practice, emergency, and specialty hospital that sees over 75,000 cases per year. 

Our staff of thirty-three veterinarians includes board certified specialists in anesthesia, cardiology, critical care, dermatology,   internal medicine, neurology, radiology, surgery, and general practice (ABVP  small animal), as well as one residency-trained oncologist.  We also have a dentistry resident.  We have thriving emergency, general practice, and specialty referral services; allowing exposure to a wide variety of cases.  Interns have the opportunity for both primary case responsibility and direct supervision by a multitude of specialists in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere.

VCA Alameda East is equipped with 64 slice CT, 1.5 T MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, echocardiogram, digital radiography, a dental suite complete with dental radiology, a complete in-house clinical laboratory including blood gas analysis, in-house blood bank, chemotherapy, I-131, orthopedic, neurology and soft tissue surgical suites, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and a growing physical therapy practice including an underwater treadmill.  Our ICU is equipped with cage-side multifunction monitors capable of measuring SPO2, NIBP, 2-channel IBP and ETCO2 as well as telemetry, biphasic defibrillator, Doppler blood pressure units, pulse oximetry, Newport E360 mechanical ventilator, oxygen cages and cage-side lactate, troponin I, and glucose monitors.

Our hospital services continue to grow and improve.  VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital offers interventional radiology techniques such as subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement and ureteral, urethral and tracheal stenting using our high-resolution fluoroscopy unit. We are replacing our fluoroscopy machine and when it arrives, our cardiologist will be preforming PDA occlusions and implanting transvenous pacemakers.  We recently upgraded to a new 1.5 tesla MRI unit that will complement our new 64-slice CT to allow state of the art advanced imaging for our patients. In addition to advanced imaging, our neurology department performs electrodiagnostics.

VCA Alameda East consistently delivers high-level specialty care.  Our internal medicine, neurology and radiology services operate 7 days a week to seamlessly care for our hospitalized patients. 

We strive to maintain a teaching environment on every level, from support staff to specialist.  Daily patient rounds with specialists provide a forum for case-based learning.  Interns participate in topic rounds and lectures every Monday through Friday. Specialists and visiting speakers provide the backbone of our didactic teaching program.   A rotating weekly schedule of formal intern-led journal club, topic rounds and morbidity and mortality rounds allow interns to investigate a topic of their choice in depth and share with the rest of the hospital.  In addition, interns will prepare an hour-long formal CE lecture for our technicians.  Our entire hospital staff strongly supports the internship program, resulting in an excellent learning environment that is not limited to formal teaching time.

Internship graduates of VCA Alameda East have found success as high-quality emergency and general practitioners and in pursuing specialty training in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, surgery, and zoo medicine/exotics.  We have an excellent track record for placing graduates in both academic and private practice residency positions.  For example, in our 2017-2018 intern class, 6 of our 12 interns applied for either a residency or specialty internship, 5 of these 6 interns were accepted into an advanced training program: 3 in academic residencies, 1 in a private practice residency, and 1 in a private practice specialty internship.  In our 2018-2019 class, 3 of our 10 interns applied for specialty training, and 2 are currently in specialty internships. 

We have a formal mentorship program.  Interns are expected to play an active role in the mentor/mentee relationship including goal-setting and honest self-assessment.  Mentors meet monthly with interns and participate in quarterly intern evaluations.

Interns will participate in rotations in internal medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology, radiology, oncology, daytime and evening emergency service.  Our interns spend about half their time on the emergency service and the rest of the time with our specialty services.  Interns gain additional exposure to anesthesiology, dentistry, and general practice through core elective rotations completed within the hospital.  In addition, our interns may complete rotations outside our hospital for a greater diversity of cases and more primary surgical experience.  Just as we continue to advance our medical practice, we are constantly improving our intern program, so changes to the schedule may occur. 

Outside of the hospital, Denver offers a thriving music scene, festivals throughout the year and all of the cultural offerings of a major city.  The extensive multi-use trail system makes Denver bicycle friendly, and Denver is very dog-friendly, with multiple dog parks throughout the city.  Of course, the backdrop to the Denver skyline is the beautiful Rocky Mountains; and it is only a 1-2 hour drive to reach world-class skiing and snowboarding, national parks and jaw-dropping gorgeous scenery for hiking, mountain biking, or even just a leisurely drive.  With 300 days of sunshine a year, the possibility for outdoor adventures is limitless.  Our interns work 5 days a week, allowing time to explore majestic Colorado!

The compensation package includes $40,000 per year salary and 5 paid vacation days.  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 

A Colorado State license is required to be able to start the internship.

For more information about licensing, please visit: http://cdn.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DORA%2FDORALayout&cid=1251650074362&pagename=CBONWrapper

To apply, please contact Christina Bove, at [email protected].

For questions regarding a work visa and/or a work visa assessment, please contact Danielle Nelisse at [email protected] 

Position:  Intern (posted 10/18/2019)

Where: Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
Website: https://www.virmp.org/Program/Detail/12040
Location: Sanibel, Florida

Details: Each year, CROW's nonprofit hospital and rehabilitation center provides care for approximately 5,000 patients representing over 200 species of native and migratory birds, mammals and reptiles (including sea turtles) on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Our mission is to advance the health, welfare, and conservation of wildlife through research, education, and cutting edge medical and surgical care.

CROW interns participate in daily hospital and rehabilitation center activities, working closely with boarded veterinary specialists, certified veterinary technicians and licensed rehabilitators. CROWs 4,800 sq ft hospital provides state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, tonometry, in-house lab, dedicated surgical suite and critical care units, electronic medical records database, and enriched, welfare-oriented rehabilitation caging. Interns will learn to identify disease patterns, determine appropriate treatment protocols and have primary case management of patients in the hospital. They also learn cutting edge anesthesia and analgesia, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and necropsy techniques. In addition to clinical duties, interns participate in research, give case and journal club rounds, and help teach and coordinate students, staff and volunteers. The program is 1 year in duration. Two positions are available.

As a wildlife medicine program, emergencies may present any time during the day. The clinic is open for admissions 7 days per week, 365 days per year, from 8 AM - 5 PM. The intern will work 5 days per week, with one of the days being on the weekend. There is no emergency/on-call duties, but interns are strongly encouraged to complete a research project and are required to publish. Additionally, interns are required to present a seminar twice a year..

CROW operates on a 12.5-acre campus on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida. The organization's hospital and visitor education center are located adjacent to the waterways and mangroves of the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The Gulf of Mexico is a short bike ride away and bicycles are provided. On-site housing and utilities, health insurance, CE money, and state licensure fees are available as part of the package. 

To apply, please contact Heather Barron at [email protected].

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