Internship - Rotating – Small Animal
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, LLC
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) is a 24-hour small animal emergency and specialty center with three available positions for our 13-month rotating small animal internship. Our mission is to produce doctors that practice a high standard of care in private practice and foster critical thought when making medical decisions. The CCVS internship works continuously to advance animal health and well-being by providing educational experiences both for and by interns and residents and by providing outstanding veterinary care. We strive to uphold our central values of a drive for excellence, trust, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and compassion.
- Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 07/6/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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- For-Profit Private Practice
- Bourne, Massachusetts
- 3 Positions
- Salary: $60,000
- Suitable for New Graduates
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- Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 07/6/2025
- 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
More Information - 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
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?
Yes
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?
Is a formal orientation program required?
Yes
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
$60,000
See Cost of Living Information
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
4
Professional Leave Days Per Year
4
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
64
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
4
Medical Benefits & Supportive Services
Detailed Benefits Information
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Major medical insurance for intern
Intern Pays Some or All
Major medical insurance for dependents
Intern Pays Some or All
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Intern Pays Some or All
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?
Yes
Is suicide prevention training available?
Yes
About this Internship
Type
Rotating – Small Animal
No
Average number of interns who started this program per year for the past 5 years
1
Average number of interns who completed this program per year for the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
1
Caseload
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
13,773
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
30
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
17
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
7
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
22
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
ACVD
1
ACVECC
6
1
ACVIM/CARD
1
ACVIM/INTMED
3
ACVR
1
ACVS
5
2
ACZM
1
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
28
Number of Residents in Direct Support
5
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
31
Number of Intern in this Program
2
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
3
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
0
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
60
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
Work Schedule
Average hours per week on duty
44
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
14
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
6
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
2
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
4
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
2
Average number of 24-hour off-duty periods per week
2
Yes
Additional Information About Work Schedule
Interns will spend 24 weeks on ECC, 9 weeks on Internal Medicine, 9 weeks on Surgery, 2 weeks on Radiology, 2 weeks on Cardiology, 2 weeks on Anesthesia, and 4 weeks for intern-selected elective time. Electives can either be with a service in our hospital or can be scheduled at another facility by the intern. Interns will have primary case responsibility when on the emergency and critical care service. When on the ECC service, interns are scheduled for either 4 eleven hour shifts or 3 thirteen hour shifts per week. There is the potential for scheduled on-call shifts. These shifts may encompass overnights and weekend days to provide additional coverage for one-on-one patients, overwhelming caseload, or as coverage for sick call-outs. When on other services, the intern will work closely with the specialists and are expected to maintain case responsibility for hospitalized patients on those services when specialists are not in the building. A critical care specialist is in the building and available for questions 7 days per week. Cage-side rounds with specialists occur twice daily. The intern will have direct overlap and guidance from senior veterinarians on the majority of their shifts. A senior ECC veterinarian is also available 24/7 for phone consultation. Didactic rounds and CE lectures are provided throughout the year. Interns are expected to present a lecture on a topic of their choosing. Participation is expected in morbidity & mortality rounds and journal club sessions throughout the year.
Rotations
Required Rotations
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Weeks
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Weeks
Ambulatory
0
Anesthesia
2
Avian/Exotics/Zoo
0
Cardiology
2
Clinical Pathology
0
Day Emergency
14
Dentistry
0
Dermatology
0
General Surgery
9
Intensive/Critical Care
4
Internal Medicine
9
Neurology
0
Oncology
0
Ophthalmology
0
Orthopedic
0
Overnight Emergency
8
Radiology
2
Soft Tissue
0
Urgent Care
0
Total Number of Elective Weeks Available per Year
2
Elective Rotations
- Anesthesia
- Avian/Exotics/Zoo
- Cardiology
- Day Emergency
- General Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Overnight Emergency
- Radiology
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?
70%
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during after-hours?
20%
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?
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?
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
- Paperless Medical Record
- Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
- Ultrasonography
Other Equipment/Technology of Note
Our facilities offer a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, including anesthetic and ICU ventilators, a transport ventilator, oxygen cages, pulse oximetry, capnography, digital radiography, a GE multi-slice helical CT scanner, endoscopy, ultrasound capability (ER and specialty), continuous and 6-lead ECG, and direct and indirect blood pressure monitoring. There is also an in-house laboratory at each facility with CBC, chemistry, blood gas, electrolyte, lactate, and coagulation testing capabilities (PT, aPTT, and viscoelastic coagulation monitoring). We maintain a blood bank and have parenteral nutrition formulation and administration capabilities.
Location
Primary Work Site
11 Bourne Bridge Approach, Bourne, MA 02532, USA
Satellite Work Sites
- 79 Theophilus F Smith Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660, USA
About the Area
Cape Cod offers miles of beaches and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, including sailing, kayaking, fishing, diving, and hiking. The White Mountains (New Hampshire) are 2 1/2 hours away and provide some of the best mountain hikes on the east coast. Our practice is approximately 1 hour from Boston, MA and from Providence, RI.
Cost of Living Information
Total Monthly Expected Spending for Boston, MA Area
| Household Type | Monthly Spending | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Married Couple with Children Under 6 | $9,892 | $6,596 |
| Married Couple with Children 6-17 | $11,418 | $7,749 |
| Home Owner | $10,314 | $7,286 |
| Renter | $7,601 | $4,146 |
Average Prices for Boston, MA Area
| Item | Price | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery | ||
| Steak | $13.58 | $13.74 |
| Ground Beef | $4.83 | $5.32 |
| Sausage | $5.36 | $4.93 |
| Frying Chicken | $1.75 | $1.59 |
| Chunk Light Tuna | $1.44 | $1.20 |
| Whole Milk | $4.02 | $3.59 |
| Eggs | $3.61 | $3.43 |
| Margarine | $1.83 | $1.50 |
| Parmesan Cheese | $5.11 | $4.43 |
| Potatoes | $4.41 | $4.15 |
| Bananas | $0.73 | $0.66 |
| Lettuce | $2.02 | $1.88 |
| Bread | $4.52 | $3.95 |
| Fresh Orange Juice | $4.57 | $4.18 |
| Coffee | $5.37 | $5.57 |
| Sugar | $4.11 | $3.41 |
| Corn Flakes | $5.44 | $4.93 |
| Sweet Peas | $1.73 | $1.50 |
| Peaches | $2.70 | $2.31 |
| Facial Tissues | $2.14 | $2.10 |
| Detergent | $20.66 | $19.96 |
| Cooking Oil | $7.01 | $6.27 |
| Frozen Meal | $3.88 | $3.50 |
| Frozen Corn | $1.82 | $1.60 |
| Potato Chips | $3.67 | $3.56 |
| Soft Drink | $2.69 | $2.46 |
| Housing | ||
| Apartment Rent | $3,826.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Home Price | $935,580.00 | $469,810.00 |
| Utilities | ||
| Total Energy | $275.71 | $185.44 |
| Phone | $186.52 | $192.26 |
| Transportation | ||
| Tire Balance | $98.45 | $58.49 |
| Gasoline | $4.05 | $3.80 |
| Healthcare | ||
| Optometrist Visit | $125.13 | $121.80 |
| Doctor Visit | $154.26 | $129.92 |
| Dentist Visit | $152.92 | $111.85 |
| Ibuprofen | $10.86 | $10.48 |
| Prescription Drug | $347.61 | $464.38 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Hamburger | $7.31 | $5.31 |
| Pizza | $12.99 | $11.88 |
| Fried Chicken | $5.74 | $4.86 |
| Haircut | $42.27 | $23.15 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.90 | $44.29 |
| Toothpaste | $2.99 | $3.13 |
| Shampoo | $1.31 | $1.20 |
| Dry Cleaning | $16.90 | $15.67 |
| Man Dress Shirt | $35.02 | $35.56 |
| Boy Jeans | $22.75 | $27.46 |
| Women Slacks | $28.88 | $34.46 |
| Washer Repair | $92.74 | $90.71 |
| Newspaper | $30.03 | $11.63 |
| Movie | $15.87 | $11.86 |
| Yoga | $30.13 | $17.45 |
| Tennis Balls | $3.46 | $3.19 |
| Veterinary Services | $92.50 | $62.73 |
| Beer | $10.09 | $10.31 |
| Wine | $12.76 | $11.02 |
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?
Invited Applicants
No
Yes
Please contact Chelly Smith at [email protected] for interview requests
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Prerequisites
All prerequisites must be met by 06/17/2024 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
- DEA Required
Work Authorization
This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization
- US Citizens
- US Permanent Residents
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
Lauren Toleson, DVM, DACVECC
[email protected]
Contact Person for More Information
Chelly Smith
[email protected]
Contact a Current Intern in this Program
Please email Chelly Smith at [email protected] with a request and she can put you in contact with a current intern.
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, LLC
11 Bourne Bridge Approach
Buzzards Bay , Massachusetts 02532
Phone: 508-759-5125
http://www.capecodvetspecialists.com/
Buzzards Bay , Massachusetts 02532
Phone: 508-759-5125
http://www.capecodvetspecialists.com/