Internship - Rotating – Small Animal
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Toronto Animal Health Partners Emergency and Speciality Hospital
Toronto Animal Health Partners (TAHP) is a state of the art emergency and referral hospital, supported by a 24/7 emergency service and specialty services in internal medicine, surgery, neurology, critical care, anesthesiology, cardiology and oncology. Our hospital promotes a positive work environment that values empathy and camaraderie with the shared goal of providing top quality care and service to our patients, clients and referring veterinarians. The goal of this program is to provide a supportive learning environment that will prepare interns for either a residency program or a position at a high caliber emergency or private hospital.
- Program Dates: 06/24/2024 - 06/27/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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- For-Profit Private Practice
- Toronto, Ontario
- 4 Positions
- Salary: $55,000 CAD
- Suitable for New Graduates
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- Program Dates: 06/24/2024 - 06/27/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Employment Requirements
- Contract Required
- State License Required
More Information - NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
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
More Information
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?
Graduates of acceptable unaccredited AVMA schools may apply if they have completed their BCSE and NAVLE (pending CPE exam), or have obtained a Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Further details on requirements to work as a veterinarian in Ontario are available on the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) websites.
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Compensation and Leave
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Staff
Annual Salary
$55,000
CAD
Additional Salary Details
Moonlighting Allowed?
Yes, with approval
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
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
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
8
Sick Leave Days Per Year
5
Professional Leave Days Per Year
2
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
5
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Medical Benefits & Supportive Services
Detailed Benefits Information
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Immediately on Date of Hire
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available
Group life insurance
Available
Dental insurance
Available
Vision insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance
Available
Does the program provide an on-site mental health counselor?
No
Is suicide prevention training available?
Yes
Other Benefits
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
0
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
0
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
2
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
2
Additional Information about this Program
The goal of Toronto Animal Health Partner's Small Animal Rotating Internship Program is to provide a supportive learning environment for interns to build a variety of clinical, technical and communication skills. Intern training will be facilitated by both direct and indirect management of patients, as well as didactic training. Intern clinical responsibilities will vary depending on the service, case complexity and the intern’s level of experience. Direct oversight will always be provided by board-certified specialists and/or experienced emergency clinicians, including on overnight emergency shifts. Topic rounds are held 1-2 times weekly, which includes a rotation of journal club and grand rounds. If interested, interns may prepare a manuscript for publication in a peer reviewed journal but this is not required. Interns will be assigned a mentor to provide guidance and feedback throughout the program. The hospital also has specialty internship programs in surgery, internal medicine, and neurology which provides additional opportunity for peer support.
Caseload
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
18,900
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
33
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
22
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
5
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
24
Personnel
Direct Support - Personnel are in the building and available to the intern.
Diplomates
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
ACVAA
1
ACVECC
3
1
ACVIM/CARD
2
1
ACVIM/INTMED
2
ACVIM/NEUR
2
ACVIM/ONC
1
ACVS
1
1
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
26
Number of Residents in Direct Support
0
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
45
Number of Intern in this Program
4
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
10
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
0
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
45
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
4
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
2
Work Schedule
Average hours per week on duty
46
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
12
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
4
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
4
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
3
Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
0
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
Weekly hours will vary depending on the rotation. The ER rotation schedule averages 46 hours and 2 days off per week. The busiest specialty rotations are typically Surgery and Neurology, which may average approximately 40-60 hour work weeks with some additional on-call responsibilities or requirements to check-in on hospitalized patients on the weekend. These extra responsibilities are shared with specialty interns. Other rotations, such as Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, and Cardiology may average approximately 40 hour work weeks with 2 days off and no on-call responsibilities.
Rotations
Required Rotations
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Weeks
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Weeks
Ambulatory
0
Anesthesia
1
Avian/Exotics/Zoo
0
Cardiology
2
Clinical Pathology
0
Day Emergency
9
Dentistry
0
Dermatology
0
General Surgery
9
Intensive/Critical Care
3
Internal Medicine
9
Neurology
4
Oncology
1
Ophthalmology
0
Orthopedic
0
Overnight Emergency
8
Radiology
0
Soft Tissue
0
Urgent Care
0
Total Number of Elective Weeks Available per Year
3
Elective Rotations
- Anesthesia
- Cardiology
- Day Emergency
- General Surgery
- Intensive/Critical Care
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology
Are elective rotations outside the hospital allowed?
Yes
Additional Information About Rotations
The distribution of rotations may vary slightly depending on the year and individual intern’s preferences. Priority is given to the Emergency, Surgery and Internal Medicine rotations. The remainder of the weeks are distributed to Neurology, Critical Care, Cardiology, Oncology, and Anesthesiology. Three weeks of elective time can be scheduled inside or outside of the hospital, or can be used to attend a conference. Two weeks of vacation time are provided. Vacation weeks are predetermined in the intern's schedule, but can potentially be rearranged to the intern's preference.
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?
No
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?
100%
Didactic Training
Are teaching rounds held weekly?
Yes
Is the intern required to deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
Yes
Does the intern have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is the intern required to submit a manuscript for publication?
No
Educational Benefits
Are written performance evaluations provided?
Yes
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?
No
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?
Yes
Equipment/Technology
- Arthroscopy
- Basic clinical laboratory equipment
- Blood Bank
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Bone Plating Equipment
- CT Scan
- Diagnostic Laboratory
- Digital Radiography
- Echocardiography
- Endoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
- MRI
- Paperless Medical Record
- Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
- Ultrasonography
Location
Primary Work Site
1 Scarsdale Rd, Toronto, ON M3B 2R2, Canada
About the Area
Toronto is a diverse, vibrant and safe metropolitan centre on the shores of Lake Ontario. Toronto is consistently rated as one of the world's most livable cities, offering a multitude of recreational and cultural activities, such as numerous festivals (Toronto International Film Festival, Canadian National Exhibition, Caribana Festival, Pride Toronto, Nuit Blanche, Beaches International Jazz Festival), professional sports teams (Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, Toronto Argonauts), arts and music exhibits (Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, many concert venues), and thousands of restaurants reflecting the city's cultural diversity. Toronto is also home to 1500 parks, and some of Canada's most beautiful Provincial and National Parks are within driving distance.Toronto Animal Health Partners is nestled in an affluent residential neighbourhood in the northeastern corner of the city. The clinic is bordered by a walking trail and is accessible to housing options in North York or mid-town Toronto by walking, biking, car or public transit.
Cost of Living Information
Cost of Living Information is only available for programs in the United States.
Interviews
Is an interview required?
Yes
Who will be interviewed?
Invited Applicants
Yes
Yes
A clinician from Toronto Animal Health Partner's Intern Committee will reach out to applicants in mid to late January to set up an interview time for late January or early February. Interviews are typically conducted virtually unless the applicant indicates that they prefer to interview in-person. Additionally, if the applicant is in the area during the Fall or Winter, they are welcome to reach out to the program director to potentially set up a visit/ hospital tour.
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Prerequisites
All prerequisites must be met by 06/24/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.
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Graduate of a college/school of veterinary medicine
More Information - State License Required
More Information - NAVLE Required
Work Authorization
This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization
- US Citizens
- US Permanent Residents
- Canadian Citizens
- Canadian Permanent Residents
- Mexican Citizens
- Mexican Permanent Residents
- 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.
Program Director
Dr. Michelle Coady
[email protected]
Contact Person for More Information
Dr. Michelle Coady
[email protected]
Contact a Current Intern in this Program
Contact the program director (Dr. Coady) to request current intern contact information.
Toronto Animal Health Partners Emergency and Speciality Hospital
1 Scarsdale Rd
Toronto, Ontario M3B 2R2
Canada
Phone: 416-380-7400
http://animalhealthpartners.com
Toronto, Ontario M3B 2R2
Canada
Phone: 416-380-7400
http://animalhealthpartners.com