Emergency and Critical Care Internship
Description
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) offers a one-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship for veterinarians ready to advance their clinical and professional skills. The program prepares participants for emergency and specialty practice through hands-on learning within a supportive environment.
About the role
Join an active, multi-specialty team of more than 30 veterinarians, including board-certified criticalists and specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, anesthesia, dermatology, and zoological/exotics medicine. Work directly with experts and manage primary emergency and critical care cases with mentorship from senior clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Primary case responsibility for emergency and critical care patients under the guidance of board-certified specialists
- Cage-side rounds twice daily with the ICU and ECC teams
- Weekly didactic rounds, M&M sessions, and journal club
- Formal and informal performance feedback, including monthly check-ins and quarterly reviews
- Limited elective rotations with other specialty departments
- Access to advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, ventilators, oxygen therapy systems, and a full in-house laboratory
- Deliver at least one professional presentation to peers and clinicians during the year
Requirements
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited or recognized veterinary school
- Pass the NAVLE (or PAVE/ECFVG equivalent) prior to the start date
- Complete an internship or have 1 year of clinical experience
- Eligible for Massachusetts veterinary licensure and DEA registration
- Reside within one hour of the hospital for on-call responsibilities
Qualifications
- A strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced specialty hospital
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Compassion, resilience, and commitment to patient-centered care
Benefits and Compensation
- Salary: $80,000 per year
- Relocation Allowance if needed
- Annual Continuing Education allowance
- Professional Memberships Provided: AVMA, VIN, VECCS
- Licensure Costs Covered: Massachusetts state and controlled substance licenses, DEA registration
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage available
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Eight paid vacation days, plus four sick days and four professional leave days
- Scrubs allowance, Trupanion for up to two of your pets, and per diem opportunities for additional income
Life on Cape Cod
Located in beautiful coastal Massachusetts, CCVS offers a unique blend of advanced medical practice and quality of life. Cape Cod's beaches, sailing, hiking trails, and rich community life make it an ideal setting for personal and professional growth. Both hospital locations are within an hour's drive of Boston and Providence, with easy access to the mountains of New Hampshire for weekend getaways.
Expansion
Completion on track for early 2027. CCVS is expanding to meet the increasing demand for high-quality specialty care. The new hospital expansion, expected in early 2027, will feature:
- Significantly expanded physical space to support advanced patient care and teaching
- Three new specialty departments: Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry
- Additional board-certified specialists joining existing services in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Dermatology
Contact
To connect with a current intern or for questions, contact: Chelly Smith at michellesmith@capecodvetspecialists.com
Learn more about us at www.capecodvetspecialists.com