Small Animal Internship

Oregon State University

Intern Survey Results

Positions: 5
Survey Responses: 3
Category: Small Animal Rotating
Program Dates: 6/26/2017 to 6/30/2018

Responses except for Question 11

  1. Strongly Disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree or disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly Agree

Questions

  1. The internship met the program description as provided in the VIRMP

    Mean: 3.3

  2. The time spent on emergency duty matched the program description

    Mean: 4.3

  3. I received an orientation to the work environment and job requirements at the start of the internship

    Mean: 4.7

  4. I was provided with supervision and opportunity to consult with other doctors at the institution/practice regarding patient care

    Mean: 3.7

  5. Rounds, journal clubs, or other educational opportunities were regularly available during the internship

    Mean: 5.0

  6. Adequate opportunity to study and prepare for clinical cases was provided

    Mean: 3.3

  7. I was satisfied with the clinical training opportunities provided during the internship

    Mean: 2.3

  8. The internship met my learning objectives

    Mean: 2.7

  9. I was treated in a professional manner by staff and other doctors

    Mean: 3.7

  10. I would recommend this internship program to a friend or colleague

    Mean: 3.0

  11. The average number of hours I worked per week

    Mean: 5.0

    1. Less than 40 hours
    2. 40-49 hours
    3. 50-59 hours
    4. 60-69 hours
    5. 70-79 hours
    6. Greater than 80 hours

Program Being Evaluated Follows

Employment Information

Salary: 27,684

Benefits: Medical benefits are available for a small premium.

Is a contract required? No

Is a non-compete clause required? No

Is a State license required? No

Is a DEA license required? No

Is USDA accreditation required? No

Caseload

The following information represents the average of cases in direct support of this program

Total No. Annual Cases: 10079
Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital: 30
Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients: 26
Average No. of Inpatients Each Day: 6
Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed: 2-4
Average No. of Emergency Cases Seen Daily: 1-4

Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 20
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 15

Diplomates in Direct Support of Internship

Full Time Part Time/Consultant Full Time Part Time/Consultant
ABVP 1 0 ACT 2 0
ACVAA 2 0 ACVD 0 0
ACVCP 0 0 ACVN 0 0
ACVO 0 1 ACVR 3 0
ACVS 4 0 ACZM 0 0
AVDC 0 0 ACVECC 0 0
ACVIM/CARD 2 1 ACVIM/INTMED 3 0
ACVIM/NEUR 0 0 ACVIM/ONC 2 0
ACVB 0 0 ABVT 0 0
ACLAM 0 1 ACPV 0 0
ACVM 0 0 ACVP 6 0
ACVPM 0 0 ACVIM/LA 4 0
ACVR/ONC 0 0 ACVSMR 3 0

Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians

In Direct Support of Program: 25
Assigned to the Emergency Service per shift: 2
Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per shift: 2

Clinical Experience and Responsibilities

  1. Yes No
    Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for first-opinion and emergency/critical care cases?
  2. Yes No
    Is the intern the primary surgeon on a broad range of elective and entry-level procedures?
  3. Yes No
    Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision by a boarded specialist?
  4. Yes No
    Are patient rounds held daily with a boarded specialist in attendance?
  5. 75%
    What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised?

Didactic Training

  1. Yes No
    Are teaching rounds held weekly?
  2. Yes No
    Does the intern deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
  3. Yes No
    Does the intern have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
  4. Yes No
    Is financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
  5. Yes No
    Is the intern required to complete/submit a publication?

Facilities

  1. Yes No
    Does the intern have access to current medical textbooks?
  2. Yes No
    Is a computer with internet access provided?
  3. Yes No
    Does the intern have access to search engines for scientific literature and online journals?
  4. Yes No
    Does the primary hospital have an intensive care unit?

Equipment

  1. Do interns have access to the following equipment/technology, either on-site or outsourced?
    • Ultrasonography
    • Electrocardiography
    • Blood Pressure Monitoring
    • Echocardiography
    • Endoscopy
    • CT Scan
    • Bone Plating Equipment
    • MRI
    • Digital Radiography
    • Laparoscopy
    • Arthroscopy
    • Basic clinical laboratory equipment
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Blood Gas Analysis
    • Diagnostic Laboratory
    • Physical Therapy

Scheduling

These percentages may not be cumulative

  1. 10%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to daytime primary emergency
  2. 20%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to overnight primary emergency
  3. 5%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
  4. 5%
    Percentage of program intern is provided elective time
  5. 5%
    Percentage of program intern is required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic

Orientation/Supervision/Mentoring

  1. Yes No
    Is a formal orientation program required?
  2. Yes No
    Does the intern have a mentor who is a veterinarian in the practice?
  3. Yes No
    Are written performance evaluations provided?
  4. Yes No
    Is an internship orientation manual provided?

Additional Information about Program

Oregon State UniversityCollege of Veterinary MedicineLois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching HospitalSmall Animal Rotating InternshipDescription of ProgramThe Department of Clinical Sciences offers a 1-year rotating internship with a focus in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Objective: The internship program is designed to provide successful candidates with advanced clinical training in a variety of fields related to the health care of small animals. This clinical training can subsequently be used by individuals going into private practice or those seeking more comprehensive training in a residency program. Training: The intern will be involved in the medical and surgical evaluation and treatment of small animal patients. Duties will also include; timely and courteous communication with clients and referring veterinarians, supervision and instruction of veterinary students, maintenance of patient records, as well as after-hours duties. Faculty specialists and residents are available to support all interns with their cases. The intern will rotate through cardiology, diagnostic imaging internal medicine, oncology, surgery and the Oregon Humane Society. Two vacation and two to four elective weeks are also provided. After-hours duties include overnights and weekends. Interns must also be available to assist faculty, residents, students, and technical staff with the after-hours admission and care of patients. Clinical work is supplemented with daily and weekly rounds, seminars, journal clubs, and other educational opportunities. Presentation of at least one seminar to faculty and house officers is required. Application and Visa RequirementsCompletion of the VIRMP application. Applications from graduates of veterinary programs outside of the U.S. are accepted. TOEFL scores are not required. Oregon State University pays for visa acquisition costs.Oregon State UniversityOregon State University is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, a region known for its mild climate, nearby cultural centers, and wealth of opportunities for outside activities. Oregon State University’s Small Animal Hospital opened in the spring of 2005. Progress in research and teaching, in educating and learning depends upon the interaction of different disciplines, different perspectives, different ideas, and different people. Equal opportunity and affirmative action preserve and build diversity within the university. Oregon State University is committed to the principles of equal employment and affirmative action. Contact InformationPlease contact Dr. Jana Gordon at [email protected] for further information regarding the program.