Description
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Are you a veterinary student or an early career veterinarian looking to take the next big step in your career? Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is excited to offer a Small Animal Rotating Internship in our dynamic and growing specialty and emergency hospital. Located in beautiful Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA, we are the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands.
With a team of over 20 specialists across nine disciplines, CCVS is dedicated to providing gold-standard medical care and helping veterinary professionals grow into confident, skilled practitioners.
Why Choose CCVS?
- Broad Exposure : Our internship provides hands-on experience in multiple specialties, including Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Anesthesia, and Cardiology. You'll work directly with specialists and have primary case responsibility when on the ECC service.
- Mentorship : You will have access to board-certified specialists on site across various fields to guide your development. Twice-daily cage-side rounds, a journal club, and weekly mortality and morbidity rounds will foster both clinical expertise and critical thinking.
- Collaboration : Our team is enthusiastic, friendly, and always ready to support each other. With 60+ veterinary technicians, liaisons and assistants, we ensure you're not just learning but also thriving in a team-based, supportive environment.
Internship Highlights
Clinical Responsibilities : You'll be directly involved in patient care-from conducting exams and ordering diagnostics to prescribing treatments and managing hospitalized patients. You'll also communicate with clients and referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care.Educational Opportunities : CCVS emphasizes continuous learning. In addition to clinical duties, you'll present a lecture on a topic of your choice and participate in our comprehensive education program.Schedule & Rotations : Our well-rounded internship includes :24 weeks on ECC
9 weeks on Surgery9 weeks on Internal Medicine2 weeks on Cardiology2 weeks on Anesthesia4 weeks for elective time based on your interestsSpecialists on Staff
At CCVS, you'll work alongside an experienced and diverse team of specialists, including :
Criticalists (8)Internists (2)Anesthesiologist (1)Radiologist (1)Dermatologist (1)Surgeons (5)Cardiologist (1)Exotic Specialist (1)This diverse range of specialties ensures you'll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of cases, enriching your clinical experience and skillset.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Salary : $80,000 / yearFlexible Shifts : A combination of days, evenings, and overnightsSupport : A critical care specialist is available 7 days a week for consultationsPaid Time Off : 2 weeks of vacation and 1 week of paid CEAdditional Benefits : CE allowance, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceQualifications :
Must pass NAVLE / PAVE / ECFVG before entering the programActive license to fully practice in MA.Join the CCVS Team!
CCVS is a proud United Veterinary Care Partner , offering sustainable and fulfilling career paths for our team members. If you're ready to immerse yourself in a challenging, fast-paced environment that will set you up for a successful career in veterinary medicine, we encourage you to apply!
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Chelly Smith at michellesmith@capecodvetspecialists.com .
Come grow with us while living on the beautiful Cape Cod coast!