Veterinary Rotating Internships - Chicago, Seattle, Scottsdale

Description Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a Veterinary SA Rotating Internship - a 1‑Year internship designed for new graduates. Our goal is to provide training encompassing high‑quality emergency & specialty care and client communication, and to equip interns for a long, successful career in veterinary medicine. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a veterinary license in the United States and be able to start on June 14, 2027. Locations Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists – Hoffman Estates/Chicago, IL Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle – Lynnwood, WA Thrive North Scottsdale – AZ VSC Seattle has hosted rotating interns since 2005 and serves the greater Puget Sound area. The Hoffman Estates location opened November 2023, and the Scottsdale location was remodeled and expanded in 2026, each staffed by specialists and ER doctors experienced in internship programs. Program Overview Interns receive a well‑rounded educational experience that begins with orientation, a FASTVet ultrasound course, CPR and procedures labs, weekly intern rounds, and monthly radiology rounds. Each morning, specialists and house officers attend inpatient case rounds. Core Rotations Emergency & Critical Care – 5‑6 months Surgery – 1‑2 months Internal Medicine – 1‑2 months Neurology – 1‑2 months Oncology, Cardiology, and electives – 1–4 weeks, adjustable with mentor guidance Responsibilities Take primary case responsibility from day one. Manage new ER cases under the supervision of a staff doctor, including holidays and overnights. Develop ultrasound skills through daily use of the ER and specialty ultrasound suites. Participate in grand rounds presentations, journal clubs, morbidity and mortality discussions, and, in some cases, continuing education lectures. Additional Support Each intern receives individual online access to a University Library via Thrive’s partnership with LMU, as well as onsite reference books in the intern office. Interns are matched with a mentor for guidance throughout the year, with quarterly mentor evaluations to support growth. Requirements Recent veterinary graduate eligible for a U.S. veterinary license. Ability to begin on or after June 14, 2027. State veterinary and DEA licensure and a passed background screen. Benefits $64,000 annual salary Average 50‑55 hours per week Scheduled orientation program and in‑person retreat in the fall Medical, dental, and vision coverage VIN, AVMA, and IVECCS membership State and DEA license reimbursement One‑time NAVLE exam reimbursement up to $750 Continuing education opportunities 60 hrs PTOProfessional liability coverage Thrive U for unlimited, no‑cost CE FASTVet emergency ultrasound training Basic and advanced life support online CPR training through VECCS Recover CPR Initiative Surgical and endoscopy training Well‑being support through SupportLinc & Lyra Health Eligibility for life and long‑term disability insurance Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid and unpaid parental leave after one year Pet‑care discounts and additional perks #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Pet Healthcare