DVM Intern 2026-2027

VCA Animal Hospitals • Carlsbad, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internship is designed to provide an intensive one-year experience in management of small animal clinical cases under Staff DVM supervision. The training program will utilize Staff doctors of VCA California Veterinary Specialists and approved out rotations. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Requirements

• One-year experience in management of small animal clinical cases under Staff DVM supervision.
• Must be able to provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian.
• Must be able to participate in the emergency duty schedule (evening, weekend and holiday duty on a rotating schedule).

Nice To Haves

• Approved out rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian, i.e. examine patients, order tests, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments, and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, for patients presented to their assigned Service.
• Participate in the clinical and tutorial instruction of extern students, including daily student rounds; and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in Journal club, attend all Hospital Rounds/Seminar sessions and other seminars which are requirements of the Intern’s assigned Service.
• Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian in the emergency duty schedule (evening, weekend and holiday duty on a rotating schedule) with other members of their assigned Service.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pet care discounts
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Sick days
• Health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
• Generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed