Internship - Rotating – Small Animal

Small Animal Rotating Internship

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency

We offer a rotating focus within emergency, critical care, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, radiology, cardiology & oncology. The program is designed to provide a broad clinical experience establishing a strong foundation to enter private practice with confidence or to pursue specialty residency training. Interns will develop into confident diagnosticians & strengthen their verbal/written communication skills, leadership skills and confidence as a clinician. Interns will become proficient in emergency procedures, advanced diagnostics and in the management of a wide variety of diseases.

  • Program Dates: 06/10/2024 - 06/20/2025
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Program Dates: 06/10/2024 - 06/20/2025
  • 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
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

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 10-14, 2024
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Staff
Annual Salary
$50,000 See Cost of Living Information
Moonlighting Allowed?
Yes, with approval
Retirement Plan
Optional
401(k) retirement with 50% variable match options.
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
Interns have the ability to pick up relief shifts for additional compensation during the second half of the internship.
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
Interns are responsible for Colorado state licensure that will be reimbursed by the hospital.
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
5
Sick Leave Days Per Year
2
Professional Leave Days Per Year
0
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
0
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Vacation Request Process
*Note days above are estimates as they are calculated based on hours worked per day.**Maximum number of paid/unpaid days for family/medical leave: Dependent on type of leave in accordance to Colorado and Federal Law
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
Intern Pays Some or All
Employees will be in touch with Human Resources upon hire for detailed benefits information including different plan availability with associated costs as they change on a yearly basis.
Not Immediately
First of the month, 60 days after hire.
Major medical insurance for dependents
Intern Pays Some or All
Employees will be in touch with Human Resources upon hire for detailed benefits information including different plan availability with associated costs as they change on a yearly basis.
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Intern Pays Some or All
Employees will be in touch with Human Resources upon hire for detailed benefits information including different plan availability with associated costs as they change on a yearly basis.
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
The Company provides full-time employees with basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Employees can purchase additional coverage with supplemental life insurance, supplemental AD&D, as well as dependent life insurance for a spouse, domestic partner and eligible children. Employees electing supplemental coverage pay the full cost of the coverage on an after-tax basis. Employees should contact Human Resources with any questions. The Company provides full-time employees with basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees can purchase additional coverage with supplemental life insurance, supplemental AD&D, as well as dependent life insurance for a spouse, domestic partner and eligible children. Employees electing supplemental coverage pay the full cost of the coverage on an after-tax basis. Employees should contact Human Resources with any questions.
Onsite Child Care
No
Subsidized Child Care
No
Moving Allowance
No
Housing Stipend
No
Parking
No Charge
Uniform/Scrubs
Paid by intern (Fully or Partially)
Reimbursement up to $200
About this Internship
Type
Rotating – Small Animal
No
Average number of interns who started this program per year for the past 5 years
3
Average number of interns who completed this program per year for the past 5 years
3
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
2
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
2
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
3
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
3
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
20,000
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
32
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
14
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
8
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
28
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
ACVAA
1
ACVECC
3
ACVIM/CARD
1
3
ACVIM/INTMED
3
ACVIM/NEUR
1
ACVIM/ONC
2
ACVPM
1
ACVR
2
1
ACVR/ONC
1
ACVS
3
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
27
Number of Residents in Direct Support
2
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
60
Number of Intern in this Program
7
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
7
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
2
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
60
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
2
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
2
Other Personnel of Note
Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency employs over 170 local support staff members including technicians, assistants, client liaisons, patient account liaisons and clinical administrators.Specialists/board eligible in Emergency and Critical Care (3/1) with specific interest in extracorporeal therapy, nephrology, urology, blood-banking/transfusion medicine, resuscitation and respiratory disease while providing comprehensive emergency and critical care. In order to offer comprehensive care we team with our senior emergency doctors (13 ER docs), specialty/board eligible Surgeons (3/1), Internal Medicine Specialists/board eligible (3/1), Comprehensive Medical/Surgical/Radiation Specialty Team (2/1/1), Radiology Specialists (2), Anesthesia/Pain Management Specialist (1), Neurology Specialist (1) and partnership with Cardiology offering 5 day per week coverage (1 FT/3PT), with new hires for 2024 to expand/develop our radiation oncology, anesthesia, and develop a dentistry team.
Average hours per week on duty
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
5
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
0
Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
4
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
Interns will rotate through each section in 2-4 week rotations.
Required Rotations
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Ambulatory
0
Anesthesia
2
Avian/Exotics/Zoo
0
Cardiology
1
Clinical Pathology
0
Day Emergency
12
Dentistry
0
Dermatology
0
General Surgery
6
Intensive/Critical Care
6
Internal Medicine
6
Neurology
2
Oncology
2
Ophthalmology
0
Orthopedic
0
Overnight Emergency
12
Radiology
1
Soft Tissue
0
Urgent Care
0
Total Number of Elective Weeks Available per Year
4
Elective Rotations
  • Anesthesia
  • Cardiology
  • Day Emergency
  • General Surgery
  • Intensive/Critical Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopedic
  • Overnight Emergency
  • Radiology
  • Soft Tissue
  • Urgent Care
Are elective rotations outside the hospital allowed?
Yes
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?
95%
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
Are written performance evaluations provided?
Yes
Formal reviews take place every six months, and informal reviews take place at least 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?
Yes
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
  • Linear Accelerator
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
  • MRI
  • Paperless Medical Record
  • Physical Therapy
  • Ultrasonography
Other Equipment/Technology of Note
-Extracorporeal therapy including hemodialysis and therapeutic plasma exchange-Radiation oncology-Chemotherapy-Digital cytology-Pain management
Primary Work Site

2972 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

About the Area
We are located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. We are close to both Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is the quintessential community for the outdoor enthusiast, and even though you’ll be working hard, we make sure you’ll find some time to enjoy the outdoors. Snow skiing/boarding, hiking 14ers, SUPs/kayaking, mountain biking and camping are just a few of the activities at your fingertips.
Total Monthly Expected Spending for Westminster, CO Area
Household Type Monthly Spending National Average
Married Couple with Children Under 6 $6,970 $6,596
Married Couple with Children 6-17 $8,169 $7,749
Home Owner $7,489 $7,286
Renter $4,867 $4,146
Cost of Living Index
105.7
Westminster, CO
What is this?
Average Prices for Westminster, CO 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
TBD
Yes
Yes
Contact Dr Reynolds for scheduling
Apply
Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be met by 06/10/2024 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
Work Authorization

This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization

  • US Citizens
  • US Permanent Residents
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Mexican Citizens

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

Brandon Reynolds
[email protected]

Contact Person for More Information

Brandon Reynolds
[email protected]

Contact a Current Intern in this Program
Email Dr Reynolds for current/previous intern contact information.
Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency
2972 Iris Avenue
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Phone: 303-545-2273
https://coloradoanimalspecialty.com