ER Veterinary Internship - Multiple Cities

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Continuing Education Opportunities

60 hours PTO

Pet Care Discounts

Paid Purr-ental Leave

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is offering a 1-year emergency medicine internship designed for new graduates in Austin, Texas. The program provides hands-on training under the mentorship of experienced veterinarians, covering essential skills in emergency care and client communication.

Interns will have primary case responsibility within a month and will engage in surgical training throughout the internship. Competitive benefits include a $75,000 annual salary, comprehensive medical coverage, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.

Candidates must be eligible for a veterinary license in the U.S. Apply to join our diverse and inclusive team at Thrive Pet Healthcare!

Qualifications

• Currently eligible to obtain a veterinary license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Present cases and receive feedback while seeing patients.
• Work closely with a senior veterinarian to maximize learning.
• Participate in surgical training and emergency care presentations.

Job description

Internship Overview

Thrive Pet Healthcare offers an ER Academy – a 1‑Year emergency medicine‑focused internship designed for new graduates. The program trains interns in high‑quality emergency care and client communication, equipping them for a long and successful career in emergency medicine.

Interns are scheduled with a senior veterinarian committed to mentorship. They present cases and receive feedback while seeing patients. Within the first month, interns have primary case responsibility and, as experience develops, will cut surgical cases. Interns work most weekends and holidays to maximize the internship experience.

Eligibility

Candidates must be currently eligible to obtain a veterinary license in the United States.

Locations (Starting June 2027)

• South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care – Columbia, SC
• PETS Emergency Hospital + Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital – CO
• Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – San Antonio, TX
• Pet Emergency & Specialty Center – La Mesa, CA

Program Highlights

The interns across all locations will join an in‑person orientation, a Fall Retreat in Austin, TX, surgical training, and weekly didactic rounds. They will participate in journal clubs, grand rounds, and case rounds, building a collaborative community.

By the end of the internship, interns will be proficient in emergency medicine presentations, equipping them to enter any emergency veterinary facility confidently. The program provides phased oversight, with no shifts alone for at least the first six months, and supervised surgery in a range of soft‑tissue procedures such as C‑sections, pyometra surgery, gastrotomies, enterotomies, R&As, GDV/gastropexies, splenectomies, cystotomies, and occasionally amputations.

Compensation and Benefits

• $75,000 annual salary
• Schedule no more than 50 hours per week
• Orientation & Intern/Resident Symposium retreats in Austin, TX
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• VIN, AVMA and IVECCS Membership
• State and DEA License reimbursement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• 60 hours PTO
• ONE‑time NAVLE exam reimbursement up to $750
• Professional Liability Coverage
• Thrive U for unlimited, no‑cost CE
• FASTVet Emergency Ultrasound Training
• Basic and Advanced Life Support online CPR training through VECCS Recover CPR Initiative
• Surgical and Endoscopy Training
• Eligibility for Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Purr‑ental Leave & Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Pet Care Discounts and more

Diversity Statement

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Contact

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