Surgery Internship

Missionveterinaryspecialists; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIN membership

Continuing education allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, offers a surgical internship and residency program with mentorship from four board-certified surgeons and two residency-trained surgeons. The program emphasizes hands-on training in diagnosis, surgical treatment, and postoperative management of small animals, preparing interns for a surgical residency.

Residents participate in weekly rounds, collaborate with specialists across internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology and anesthesiology,

Qualifications

• A DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Eligibility to obtain a Kansas veterinary medical license.

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

Eligibility to obtain Kansas veterinary medical license

Job description

Our internship and residency program emphasizes hands-on surgical training and mentorship under four board-certifi ed surgeons and two residency-trained surgeons . The program is designed to develop profi ciency in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and postoperative management of small animals with surgical conditions. Interns receive comprehensive clinical and academic training aligned with the standards of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), with the goal of preparing them for a surgical residency.

Weekly surgical education rounds are led and supported by our attending surgeons. Interns also benefi t from collaboration with specialists in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, and anesthesiology, as well as over 15 emergency veterinarians. Our program accommodates four surgical residents and one surgical intern, fostering a supportive learning environment, collaborative teamwork, and balanced distribution of clinical responsibilities.

About Our Hospitals:

Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is a well-established, 24-hour emergency, critical care, and referral hospital that has served the Kansas City metropolitan area for more than 30 years. Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty, our sister hospital, is located approximately 25 minutes south of MVES.

Our state-of-the-art facilities off er comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, and critical care capabilities, including:

• In-house laboratory diagnostics: Blood gas analysis, chemistry and electrolyte analyzers, coagulation testing, hematology, and cytology.
• Advanced diagnostic imaging: Digital radiography, fl uoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasound, color-fl ow Doppler, echocardiography, and endoscopy.
• Patient monitoring: Direct and indirect blood pressure monitoring, central venous pressure monitoring, capnography, pulse oximetry, and diagnostic and continuous ECG.
• Specialized surgical services: Advanced orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
• Critical care support: 24-hour intensive monitoring, respiratory support (including supplemental oxygen, oxygen cages, and mechanical ventilation), and nutritional support.

These resources provide residents with exposure to a diverse surgical caseload and opportunities to collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines.

Candidate Qualifications:

• A DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Eligibility to obtain a Kansas veterinary medical license.

Candidates will be evaluated based on professional recommendations, academic performance, curriculum vitae, and letter of intent.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Surgical intern salary: $60,000

Interns also receive a comprehensive benefi ts package, including:

• Complimentary Veterinary Information Network (VIN) membership
• Continuing education allowance
• Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Eligibility for life insurance
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional liability coverage

Application and Interview Process:

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic surgical resident to our team.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.