ECC Internship: Mentored Vet in Fast-Paced Emergency Care

United Veterinary Care; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

CE allowance

AVMA/VIN/VECCS memberships

Licensure costs covered (Massachusetts

DEA registration

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Eight vacation days, four sick days, &

Scrubs allowance

Pet insurance for two pets

Per diem opportunities

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists seeks a veterinarian for a one-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship on Cape Cod. You will join a multi-specialty team and manage primary emergency and critical care cases with close mentorship from senior clinicians.

Daily rounds, weekly didactic training, and opportunities for electives foster continuous learning while you contribute to high‑quality patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited or recognized veterinary school.
• Must have passed NAVLE prior to the start date.
• Must have completed an internship or have 1 year of clinical experience.
• Must be eligible for Massachusetts veterinary licensure and DEA registration.
• Must reside within one hour of the hospital for on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Primary case responsibility for emergency and critical care patients under guidance of board-certified specialists.
• Cage-side rounds twice daily with ICU and ECC teams.
• Weekly didactic rounds, M&M sessions, and journal club.
• Formal and informal performance feedback, including monthly check-ins and quarterly reviews.
• Opportunities for limited elective rotations with other specialty departments.
• Access to advanced diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, ventilators, lab).
• Deliver at least one professional presentation to peers and clinicians during the year.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Resilience

Education

AVMA‑accredited veterinary school

NAVLE passed

Internship completed or 1 year clinical experience

Massachusetts licensure eligibility

DEA registration eligibility

Residence within one hour of hospital

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists seeks a veterinarian for a one-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship on Cape Cod. You will join a multi-specialty team and manage primary emergency and critical care cases with close mentorship from senior clinicians.

Daily rounds, weekly didactic training, and opportunities for electives foster continuous learning while you contribute to high‑quality patient care and professional growth.