Emergency and Critical Care Internship

Animal Clinic Downtown

Buzzards Bay (MA)

Presencial

USD 68.000 - 92.000

Jornada completa

14 días+

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Relocation allowance

Annual CE allowance

AVMA/VIN/VECCS memberships

Licensure costs covered (MA + DEA)

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) offers a one-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship for veterinarians seeking advanced clinical growth. You'll join a multi-specialty team of 30+ veterinarians and work under senior clinicians with access to advanced diagnostics and procedures.

As an ECC intern, you will receive structured mentorship, regular rounds, and weekly didactic training to advance your skills within a state-of-the-art facility on Cape Cod.

Formación

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Must have passed NAVLE (or PAVE/ECFVG) prior to 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.

Responsabilidades

Engage in primary emergency and critical care under mentorship.
Work with a multi-specialty team and participate in rounds.
Attend weekly didactic sessions and case discussions.
Deliver professional presentations to peers and clinicians during the year.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Resilience

Educación

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

NAVLE/PAVE/ECFVG eligibility

Internship or 1 year clinical experience

Massachusetts veterinary licensure eligibility

DEA registration eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Emergency & Critical Care Internship – Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Location: Bourne & South Dennis, Massachusetts
Program Dates: 2027-2028
Salary: $80,000 annually + benefits

Build Your Future in Emergency and Critical Care

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) offers a one-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship for veterinarians ready to take the next step in their clinical and professional growth. Our program is designed to prepare you for the demands and rewards of emergency and specialty practice through a structured, hands-on learning experience within a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a CCVS ECC intern, you will join an active, multi-specialty team of more than 30 veterinarians, including board-certified criticalists and specialists across multiple disciplines. You will work directly alongside experts in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, anesthesia, dermatology, and zoological/exotics medicine.

You will manage primary emergency and critical care cases with close mentorship and guidance from senior clinicians. Over 70% of your shifts include direct overlap with criticalists and experienced emergency veterinarians. Daily case rounds, formal didactic training, and weekly topic discussions guarantee that you will experience continuous learning and skill development.

Educational and Clinical Experience

Primary case responsibility for emergency and critical care patients under the guidance of board-certified specialists.
Cage-side rounds twice daily with the 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, including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, ventilators, oxygen therapy systems, and a full in-house laboratory.
Expectation to deliver at least one professional presentation to peers and clinicians during the year.

Mentorship and Support

Our internship emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and well-being. Each intern is assigned a dedicated mentor veterinarian for individualized guidance throughout the program. CCVS also provides on-site access to a veterinary social worker, outpatient and inpatient mental health coverage, and suicide prevention training.

Expansion Completion on track for early 2027

CCVS is growing to meet the increasing demand for high-quality specialty care. Our new hospital expansion, expected in early 2027, will feature:

Significantly expanded physical space to support advanced patient care and teaching.
Three new specialty departments: Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry.
Additional board-certified specialists are joining existing services in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Dermatology.

This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in veterinary medicine. CCVS provides interns and residents with even greater opportunities to learn and contribute within a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary: $80,000 per year
Relocation Allowance if needed
Annual Continuing Education allowance
Professional Memberships Provided: AVMA, VIN, VECCS
Licensure Costs Covered: Massachusetts state and controlled substance licenses, DEA registration
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage available
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Eight paid vacation days, plus four sick days and four professional leave days
Scrubs allowance, Trupanion for up to two of your pets, and per diem opportunities for additional income

Life on Cape Cod

Located in beautiful coastal Massachusetts, CCVS offers a unique balance of advanced medical practice and quality of life. Cape Cod’s beaches, sailing, hiking trails, and rich community life make it an ideal setting for personal and professional growth. Both hospital locations are within an hour’s drive of Boston and Providence, with easy access to the mountains of New Hampshire for weekend getaways.

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