Small Animal Rotating Internship

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group

Intern Survey Results

Positions: 15
Survey Responses: 4
Category: Small Animal Rotating
Program Dates: 6/19/2017 to 7/5/2018

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: 3.0

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

    Mean: 3.8

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

    Mean: 4.3

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

    Mean: 4.0

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

    Mean: 1.8

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

    Mean: 2.8

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

    Mean: 2.3

  8. The internship met my learning objectives

    Mean: 2.8

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

    Mean: 2.0

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

    Mean: 2.3

  11. The average number of hours I worked per week

    Mean: 5.3

    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: $37,000

Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation: Interns have the opportunity to work relief shifts at local practices throughout the year.

Benefits: 50% Health Insurance, PLIT coverage, NY State and NYC VMA Membership

Vacation: 1 week

Is a contract required? No

Is a non-compete clause required? No

Is a State license required? Yes    If yes, what is the licensure fee? Clinic pays fee

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: 32000
Average Daily No. Cases Presented to Hospital: 80-100
Average No. Cases Treated Daily as Outpatients: 30-40
Average No. of Inpatients Each Day: 30-45
Average No. Daily Surgeries Performed: 8-10
Average No. of Emergency Cases Seen Daily: 30-40

Number of Faculty/Clinicians in Direct Support of Program: 20
Number of Residents in Direct Support of Program: 0

Diplomates in Direct Support of Internship

Full Time Part Time/Consultant Full Time Part Time/Consultant
ABVP ACT
ACVAA ACVD 1
ACVCP ACVN
ACVO 1 ACVR 1
ACVS 3 1 ACZM
AVDC ACVECC 1
ACVIM/CARD 1 ACVIM/INTMED 5
ACVIM/NEUR 1 ACVIM/ONC 1
ACVB ABVT
ACLAM ACPV
ACVM ACVP
ACVPM ACVIM/LA
ACVR/ONC 1 ACVSMR

Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technicians

In Direct Support of Program: 12
Assigned to the Emergency Service per shift: 3
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. 100%
    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. 35%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to daytime primary emergency
  2. 0%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to overnight primary emergency
  3. 0%
    Percentage of program intern is assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
  4. 5%
    Percentage of program intern is provided elective time
  5. 10%
    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

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group is pleased to announce thirteen (13) positions for an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG) is a progressive, state-of-the-art emergency and referral hospital in the trendy Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. Along with our VERG South location in the Marine Park section, we accept referrals from over 300 local practices throughout the tri-state area, which provides us with diverse and interesting cases. Our caseload has grown to the point we are in construction on a new, 12,500 square foot facility less than a mile from our current location, which will be open for the incoming 2017-2018 intern class. Specialty services include Surgery (General, Orthopedic, and Neurosurgery), Internal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Neurology, and Dermatology. Our support staff consists of an amazing group of highly skilled and trained technicians and assistants. Our facility is equipped with digital x-ray and fluoroscopy, dedicated Philips abdominal and cardiac ultrasound units, endoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, and MRI. The new hospital will additionally be equipped with a Toshiba 64 slice CT and an upgraded Siemens 1.5T MRI.Our interns work closely with staff doctors, and therefore benefit from individualized attention. Interns will spend time on the various specialties with approximately 1/3rd of their time devoted to emergency cases. While interns will have primary case responsibility on ER, they have direct support from at least 1-2 experienced emergency clinicians at all times. Advanced procedures, including endoscopy and surgery, are routine for emergency cases and interns will have direct involvement in the cases from start to finish. In addition to the typical clientele, VERG also works closely with its affiliated non-profit, Positive Tails, whereby interns will have opportunities for primary surgical experience. A typical week for the intern includes an average of five shifts per week with two days off. Brooklyn has more than enough to keep a person entertained, and the collection of museums, parks, and historical landmarks is the reason Brooklyn is a popular tourist site. We are minutes away from beautiful Prospect Park, the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the cultural hub of Manhattan. VERG prides itself on being a fun yet intellectually stimulating place to work. Our staff looks forward to coming to work each day and we are seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates who share those attributes with us. Applicants should contact Dr. Brett Levitzke by phone or email with questions or to schedule an interview. In-person interviews are mandatory, though phone interviews will be considered for those students who have previously visited or performed an externship at the hospital. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our current interns or visit our website at www.verg-brooklyn.com for more information.