Internship - Rotating – Small Animal

Rotating Small Animal Internship in a busy hybrid referral hospital

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

We were hybrid before hybrid was cool! Our hospital has been caring for our specialty and general practice patients, while being an active participant in our South Florida community for over 75 years. Diversity in our clientele, staff and patient population is our shining star. Our patients are on all rungs of the socioeconomic ladder. We ourselves are a diverse group representing over 5 different countries, 10 different states and all pronouns. Proudly, we boast that our interns graduate and successfully continue on to their desired specialty or become successful, confident and progressive GP/ Emergency veterinarians.

  • Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 07/5/2025
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 07/5/2025
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Employment Requirements
  • Contract Required
  • Pre-Employment Background Check Required
  • State License Required
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  • NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
  • DEA License Required
Who can this program hire?
  • US Citizens
  • US Permanent Residents
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Canadian Permanent Residents
  • Mexican Citizens
  • Mexican Permanent Residents
  • Applicants who require Visa Sponsorship
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Please note: Most visas require sponsorship from a program. If you are unsure about which work authorization is required or if you qualify, please contact the program before you apply.

Is the intern required to live a specific distance from the hospital?
No
Previous Experience Required
  • None - Suitable for New Graduates
NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
Yes
Do you accept graduates of non-AVMA Accredited/Recognized Colleges/Schools?
No
A list of the AVMA-accredited/recognized colleges/schools can be found here.
Is a formal orientation program required?
Yes
June 17-June 28th
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Staff
Annual Salary
$80,000 See Cost of Living Information
Additional Salary Details
Increased salary options available if committing to stay with VCA post-internship
Sample Contract or Offer Letter
View
Moonlighting Allowed?
Yes, with approval
Retirement Plan
Optional
401k options available
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
Opportunity to do relief shifts when ready:Mon-Sunday 8a-7pm ER relief $175/hrMon-Sunday 7pm-7am $200/hr
Is this Position Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
No
Is the intern required to pay costs (e.g. tuition, fees, licenses, etc) upfront that will be reimbursed by the program?
Yes
License fees must be paid by the intern but will be reimbursed after starting the internship.
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
5
Sick Leave Days Per Year
5
Professional Leave Days Per Year
5
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
5
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Vacation Request Process
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave is dependent on state laws and the amount of time the intern has been with the program.
Detailed Benefits Information
View The program has provided a PDF document or link to detailed explanation of the provided benefits. You should consider the position classification listed in the section above as you review the benefit information.
Major medical insurance for intern
Intern Pays Some or All
We have multiple health insurance options, and the cost is different depending on the individual (i.e., are there dependents, spouse), and so it is difficult to give an approximate cost. The most common choice for health insurance by interns last year was roughly $130 per month.
Not Immediately
The eligibility date is the first of the month following or coinciding with 30 days after your date of hire. For example, if you’re hired on June 12, your eligibility date is August 1 – you must enroll no later than July 31 to have benefits starting on August 1.
Major medical insurance for dependents
Intern Pays Some or All
This is dependent on the insurance coverage picked by candidate.
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Intern Pays Some or All
This is dependent on the insurance coverage picked by candidate.
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available
Group life insurance
Available
Dental insurance
Available
Vision insurance
Available
Disability insurance
Available
Does the program provide an on-site mental health counselor?
No
Is suicide prevention training available?
Yes
Other Support Services Available
Some hospitals have an in-house social worker.
Onsite Child Care
No
Subsidized Child Care
No
Moving Allowance
No
Housing Stipend
No
Parking
No Charge
Uniform/Scrubs
Free/Complimentary
About this Internship
Type
Rotating – Small Animal
No
Average number of interns who started this program per year for the past 5 years
4
Average number of interns who completed this program per year for the past 5 years
4
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
8
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
6
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
6
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
6
Additional Information about this Program
Do you like snacks? WE DO! No team-member should ever get Hangry! We have a wellness committee that has an entire calendar dedicated to reminding us what special silly day it is, or to help us celebrate our daily wins in the form of Games, Prizes and SNACKS! YUM Do you like Mentorship? WE DO! Mentorship may not always be a planned sit-down meeting, but a “Hey do you have a second? How was your weekend? You’re looking tired today, is everything OK?” We want to help you to be the best vet you want to be, so let us know how we can help, and we will be there for you. Do you want a non-judgmental learning zone: WE DO and we strive for that!
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
25,000
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
60
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
21
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
10
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
20
Additional Details about Caseload
VCA Hollywood is a fast-paced hybrid practice. We see primary or first opinion cases as well as serve as a sought-after tertiary care facility. Our interns are the mainstay of how we triage our cases as they are often the first veterinarian that the patient and client have seen for either an urgent care or emergency concern. Our interns excel in improving their exam room confidence, as well as their clinical acumen. We are fortunate that the case loads are as diverse as our staff and vary from a textbook Addisonian to recognizing a potential Zinc toxicosis
Direct Support - Personnel are in the building and available to the intern.
Diplomates
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
ABVP
2
ACVD
1
ACVECC
1
ACVIM/INTMED
1
ACVIM/NEUR
0
1
ACVIM/ONC
3
ACVR
0
1
ACVS
2
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
14
Number of Residents in Direct Support
0
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
19
Number of Intern in this Program
4
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
4
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
0
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
19
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
3
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
3
Other Personnel of Note
VCA Hollywood is proud to have a minimum of one person in every department that has been with us since the late 1900’s. Many others have been with us since the early 2000s, and we all continue to progress and grow together. Our personnel and non-veterinary staff are just as integral as our veterinarians and clientele to our inner workings. We share strong bonds, while maintaining a welcoming environment for those that wish to be included in our controlled chaos
Average hours per week on duty
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
12
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
5
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
5
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
0
Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
10
Number of days per month required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic
0
Average number of 24-hour off-duty periods per week
2
Yes
Additional Information About Work Schedule
Our rotations run in 8-week blocks. 2/8 weeks are dedicated to shoulder-to-shoulder time with specialty. We require that 3 of those 2-week blocks are with our specialty teams. Medicine/Critical Care, Surgery and either Oncology or Dermatology. The remaining 6 weeks are comprised of swing, daytime EMS as well as GP and Overnight. Our intention is to keep the spirit of this following template. Out rotations are available as long as the specialty is not offered at VCA Hollywood and should be submitted for review and approval at least 6 weeks prior to desired date. We are fortunate that we have fostered a symbiotic relationship with our local humane society, as our current rotating interns are expected to spend two of their specialty weeks lining up TNTC surgeries.
Required Rotations
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Ambulatory
0
Anesthesia
0
Avian/Exotics/Zoo
0
Cardiology
0
Clinical Pathology
0
Day Emergency
5
Dentistry
0
Dermatology
2
General Surgery
0
Intensive/Critical Care
2
Internal Medicine
2
Neurology
0
Oncology
2
Ophthalmology
0
Orthopedic
2
Overnight Emergency
10
Radiology
0
Soft Tissue
2
Urgent Care
5
Humane Society
2
Total Number of Elective Weeks Available per Year
12
Elective Rotations
  • Anesthesia
  • Avian/Exotics/Zoo
  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Intensive/Critical Care
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic
  • Radiology
  • Soft Tissue
Are elective rotations outside the hospital allowed?
Yes
Additional Information About Rotations
Out rotations are available to interns during their 2-week specialty block. These dates should be available to the intern following the start of the internship. It is the responsibility of the intern to contact and facilitate out rotations and all out rotations must be approved by VCA Hollywood a minimum of 6 weeks prior. Only hospitals and institutions with a board-certified specialist within the desired specialty will be approved and must be a specialty not offered by VCA Hollywood
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for first-opinion and emergency/critical care cases?
Yes
Is the intern the primary surgeon on a broad range of elective and entry-level procedures?
No
Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision by a boarded specialist?
Yes
Are patient rounds held daily with a boarded specialist in attendance?
Yes
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during regular office hours?
100%
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during after-hours?
75%
Are teaching rounds held weekly?
Yes
Is the intern required to deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
No
Does the intern have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
Uncertain
Is the intern required to submit a manuscript for publication?
No
Are written performance evaluations provided?
Yes
Quarterly
Does the program have a formal mentoring program?
Yes
Will a mentor who is a veterinarian in the hospital be assigned?
Yes
Is a formal program to develop teaching skills provided?
No
Does the program have a formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork?
Yes
Does the program provide debt management/financial counseling?
No
Facility
Does the intern have access to search engines for scientific literature and online journals?
Yes
Does the primary hospital have an intensive care unit?
No
Equipment/Technology
  • Arthroscopy
  • Basic clinical laboratory equipment
  • Blood Bank
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Bone Plating Equipment
  • CT Scan
  • Dental Radiography
  • Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Digital Radiography
  • Endoscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
  • Paperless Medical Record
  • Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasonography
Other Equipment/Technology of Note
We may be one of the oldest hospitals on the VIRMP (are we actually the oldest private practice??) but at VCA Hollywood we don’t shy away from evolving how we help provide for our patients. All our veterinarians enthusiastically go to CE conferences and bring back their knowledge to cage side rounds and ultimately in the services and therapies we offer. Most recently, we added high flow oxygen for our severely dyspneic patient. We updated our endoscopy equipment to help us retrieve those unmentionables as well as improve evaluations of the GI and respiratory tracts. We are now using viscoelastic testing to help better understand our metabolically complex patients and at the time of this publication, we have new patient monitoring equipment ordered and new POC laboratory testing on our short wish lists.
Primary Work Site

2864 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020, USA

About the Area
Established in 1947, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital defied the skeptics by flourishing as a business in what was then the western reaches of our community. Nestled in the heart of our classic beach town, we are located just 3.5 miles from Hollywood's Beach Broadwalk in Hollywood, Florida. Situated conveniently between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, our location offers the best of both beach and city life, right at your fingertips. Just minutes from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, your daily options include fishing, swimming, kayaking, or simply basking in the glorious South Florida sunshine. A short drive will take you to the vibrant nightlife, museums, sporting events, and more in Miami or Fort Lauderdale. (the new home of Lionel Messi!).
Total Monthly Expected Spending for Fort Lauderdale, FL Area
Household Type Monthly Spending National Average
Married Couple with Children Under 6 $8,007 $6,596
Married Couple with Children 6-17 $9,333 $7,749
Home Owner $8,492 $7,286
Renter $5,766 $4,146
Cost of Living Index
120.2
Fort Lauderdale, FL
What is this?
Average Prices for Fort Lauderdale, FL Area
Item Price National Average

Index and average prices are based on data gathered between Q22022 - Q22023. For more information on the methodology, please visit the C2ER Cost of Living Index website (www.coli.org).

Interviews
Is an interview required?
Yes
Who will be interviewed?
All Interested Applicants
November 1 2023- Dec 15th 2023, Jan 10-Feb 17 2024
Yes
Yes
Please email Nellie De Mayo to facilitate scheduling [email protected]
Apply
Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be met by 06/17/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.

  • Graduate of AVMA accredited/recognized college/school of veterinary medicine
  • State License Required
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  • NAVLE Required
  • DEA Required
Work Authorization

This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization

  • US Citizens
  • US Permanent Residents
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Mexican Citizens
  • Applicants who require Visa Sponsorship
    More Information

If you have questions regarding your eligibility for this program, contact [email protected] before you apply.

Standard VIRMP Application Packet

This program will receive your Standard VIRMP Application Packet when you apply. For more information about the application packet, please click here.

Additional Program Requirements
  • Other Program Requirements
    VCA Hollywood is a unique fun, fast paced private practice located in a diverse location. The optimal veterinarian is someone who is open-minded and enjoys working alongside a fabulous group of personalities that ultimately will have your back for the remainder of your career. We don’t want to sugar coat it; our interns work hard and see a lot of primary walk-ins and emergencies but.... most of the time within just a couple of steps lies a seasoned veterinarian that is always available for a question and help behind the scenes. Therefore, our requirement is that new Interns are up and ready for a busy, chaotic year, knowing that we are here to help them find their footing and confidence to then go on to the next challenge.
Program Director

Randi Fishkin
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Contact Person for More Information

Nellie De Mayo
[email protected]

Contact a Current Intern in this Program
All interested applicants please e-mail Nellie De Mayo to facilitate introductions.
VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital
2864 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Phone: 954-920-3556
https://vcahollywood.com/