Small Animal Rotating Internship - Mission, KS

National Veterinary Associates; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIN membership at no charge

Continuing education allowance

Medical, dental, vision coverage eligibility

Life insurance eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan eligibility

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Mission, Kansas is offering a rotating small animal internship that focuses on various fields such as internal medicine and emergency care. Interns will gain hands-on experience in critical care and advanced diagnostics while receiving mentorship from specialists. The position provides annual compensation of $45,000, VIN membership, continuing education allowance, and eligibility for comprehensive health benefits. Applicants must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent and be able to obtain Kansas licensure.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Kansas veterinary medical licensure.
• Strong academic performance and professional recommendations.
• Work authorization in the United States; no visa sponsorship, TN status considered.

Responsibilities

• Primary case management with specialist supervision.
• Emergency case stabilization under experienced ER doctors.
• Attend weekly critical care and surgery rounds.
• Construct and present a one‑hour continuing education lecture.
• Engage in referral case discussions with specialists.
• Support patients with intensive monitoring.

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Enthusiasm for learning

Client interaction skills

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

MVES and OPVES offer a rotating small animal internship focusing on internal medicine, surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, cardiology, oncology, anesthesiology, and neurology. Supported by specialists and more than 15 emergency doctors, the program provides primary case management under specialist supervision, emergency case stabilization, and direct interaction with specialists for referral cases. Interns participate in weekly critical care and surgery rounds, present a one‑hour continuing education lecture, and may publish their research.

Training & Rotations

Interns will receive hands‑on experience in 24‑hour critical care, emergency management, advanced diagnostics (blood gas, chemistry, imaging, ultrasound), and referral services including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and minimally invasive surgery.

Responsibilities

• Primary case management with specialist supervision
• Emergency case stabilization under experienced ER doctors
• Attend weekly critical care and surgery rounds
• Construct and present a one‑hour continuing education lecture
• Engage in referral case discussions with specialists
• Support patients with intensive monitoring, respiratory assistance, and nutritional support as needed

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent
• Ability to obtain Kansas veterinary medical licensure
• Excellent work ethic and enthusiasm for learning and client interaction
• Strong academic performance and professional recommendations
• Work authorization in the United States; no visa sponsorship, TN status considered

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive intern‑level salary of $45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• VIN membership at no charge
• Continuing education allowance
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision coverage
• Eligibility for life insurance
• Eligibility to participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional liability coverage

EEO Statement

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to applicable regulations, we will consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records.

Mission, KS (Kansas City Metro), Kansas, United States