Rotating Veterinary Internship

Description Position at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS). Join our 12 1/2 month internship program—designed for veterinary students or recent graduates seeking hands‑on experience in emergency medicine and critical care. The program is based in Rhode Island and focuses on high‑quality medicine and surgery. About The Internship Our 12 1/2 month internship emphasizes emergency medicine and critical care. Interns spend roughly 60% of their time on emergency or inpatient shifts, with access to specialists and experienced emergency physicians for consultation. Extensive daily case rounds ensure interns learn from every case they see, as well as from cases managed by other doctors. Rotations and Learning Opportunities Emergency and Inpatient Shifts: Interns manage emergency cases and inpatient care, working closely with specialists. Surgery and Internal Medicine Rotations: Gain hands‑on experience in surgery and internal medicine. Elective Rotations: Choose from specialties such as ophthalmology, radiology, oncology, neurology, avian/exotics, and cardiology. Weekly Didactic Rounds: Learn from specialists through structured educational sessions. Teaching Opportunities: Interns participate in teaching technicians and visiting student externs. Schedule and Responsibilities Rotating Schedule: Includes medicine, surgery, specialty electives, and emergency rotations. Primary Case Management: Interns function as primary doctors from day one, handling client communications and medical record keeping. Work‑Life Balance: Interns work 5 days a week with 2 guaranteed days off, plus 2 weeks of vacation. Must work two major holidays and most minor holidays. Facility Highlights State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment: Digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, MRI, and more. Advanced ICU: Oxygen cages, mechanical ventilator, telemetry electrocardiography, defibrillator, pulse oximetry, and more. In‑House Diagnostics: Blood gas and electrolyte monitors, CBC, chemistry, and coagulation analyzers. Staff and Support Specialists in internal medicine, surgery, radiology, oncology, neurology, emergency/critical care, cardiology, ophthalmology, and avian/exotic medicine. Experienced Emergency Doctors: Approximately twenty internship‑trained emergency physicians. Highly Trained Technicians: Certified with specialty certification, capable of advanced patient monitoring and care. Special Note for Mid‑Year Graduates OSVS participates in the VIRMP match program for internships and residencies starting in July. However, positions are available for students starting in February, allowing new graduates to develop clinical skills before the busy summer months. Submit materials by November 1 to [email protected] . Decisions will be made by December 1. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae GPA and Class Rank: Unofficial transcript acceptable. Three letters of recommendation from clinical faculty. Letter of Intent: Describe your goals and interest in the internship. Eligibility All applicants must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in the United States. Graduates of non‑AVMA approved veterinary schools must complete the ECFVG process or similar before applying. Equal Employment Opportunity United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws. Keywords Veterinary Internship Program, Emergency Medicine Internship, Critical Care Internship, Veterinary Internships in Rhode Island, Veterinary Training Programs, Veterinary Specialty Rotations, Veterinary ICU Training, Veterinary Internship Application, Veterinary Internship Requirements, Veterinary Internship Experience, Veterinary Internship Learning, Veterinary Internship Opportunities Join Us Join us at OSVS and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with a personal touch! #J-18808-Ljbffr United Veterinary Care