Surgery Internship

Ethos Veterinary Health; 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

401(k) retirement plan

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (MVES) in the Kansas City area seeks a motivated candidate for a small animal surgery internship within our established hospital network. Interns receive hands-on training and are mentored by four board-certified surgeons and two residency-trained surgeons.

Our program emphasizes comprehensive clinical and academic training, weekly rounds, and collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines, preparing interns for a surgical residency within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hands-on surgical training and mentorship under four board-certified surgeons.
• Weekly surgical education rounds led by attending surgeons.
• Exposure to specialists across internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, and anesthesiology within the hospital network.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Enthusiasm for learning

Team collaboration

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

[1] Mission Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (MVES) and [2] Overland Park Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (OPVES) are seeking a motivated candidate for a small animal surgery internship position within our established, collaborative specialty hospital network.

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‑flow 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:

Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for learning, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care. We encourage applications from motivated individuals who enjoy clinical challenges, client communication, collaborative medicine, and continued professional development.

We encourage applications from motivated individuals who enjoy clinical challenges, client communication, collaborative medicine, and continued professional development.

Minimum qualifications include:

• 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

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

References

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1. https://www.missionveterinaryspecialists.com/

2. https://www.overlandparkveterinaryspecialists.com/