Zoological Companion Animal Internship — Exotic Medicine

United Veterinary Care; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving allowance

Continuing education allowance

Vacation, sick, and CE days

Health insurance options

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing and DEA registration support

Professional memberships and liability

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Buzzards Bay, MA, is accepting applications for a one-year Zoological Companion Animal Specialty Internship set to begin July 12, 2027. The program provides hands-on experience in exotic medicine, anesthesia, surgery, and emergency care with mentorship from our Zoological Medicine Specialist.

Annual salary is $80,000. The internship includes exposure to a wide range of species, with duties spanning clinical rounds, education, and cross-location work at Buzzards

Qualifications

• Veterinarians who have completed a rotating internship and seek further zoological companion animal training.
• Must meet Massachusetts veterinary licensure requirements and have active MA license prior to start date.
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Manage zoological companion animal cases including emergencies, diagnostics, treatment and hospitalization.
• Develop skills in exotic animal anesthesia, sedation protocols, and surgical procedures.
• Gain experience with endoscopy and diagnostic imaging under specialist guidance.
• Participate in daily rounds, weekly teaching rounds, and ongoing continuing education.
• Work across Buzzards Bay and Dennis locations as needed by the department.

Skills

Zoological medicine

Emergency care

Clinical mentorship

Surgical experience

Education

Rotating internship completed

Massachusetts veterinary license

US work authorization

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Buzzards Bay, MA, is accepting applications for a one-year Zoological Companion Animal Specialty Internship set to begin July 12, 2027. The program provides hands-on experience in exotic medicine, anesthesia, surgery, and emergency care with mentorship from our Zoological Medicine Specialist.

Annual salary is $80,000. The internship includes exposure to a wide range of species, with duties spanning clinical rounds, education, and cross-location work at Buzzards