DVM Internship

VCA Animal Hospitals•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists is seeking a DVM Intern to join their team. This internship program is supported by board-certified veterinary surgeons and a neurosurgeon, offering exposure to diverse surgical techniques and clinical approaches. The hospital is a state-of-the-art facility with departments including surgery, internal medicine, radiation therapy, neurology, canine rehabilitation therapy, and emergency and critical care. The facility boasts advanced imaging (MRI, CT), a linear accelerator, arthroscopic tower, and in-house laboratory services. The internship is designed for candidates who have completed a 1-year rotating internship, 3 years of general practice, or a prior surgical internship, and who plan to pursue a surgical residency. The intern's time will be divided between three operating clinicians, focusing on developing a strong candidate for residency. The program supports the intern in completing a publication for the VIRMP MATCH date. Didactic rounds, including journal club and case rounds, occur weekly. Upon completion, the candidate will be proficient in surgical planning, approaches and closures, literature interpretation, manuscript preparation, boards preparation, client communication, and patient care. There is an opportunity to apply for a VCA-sponsored residency, and time off will be provided for residency interviews.

Requirements

Completion of a 1-year rotating internship, 3 years of general practice, or a prior surgical internship.
Plan to pursue a surgical residency.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a publication submitted to a reputable journal by VIRMP MATCH date.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong candidate for residency.
Complete a publication submitted to a reputable journal by VIRMP MATCH date (supported by the program, not a requirement).
Participate in active didactic rounds on a weekly basis, including journal club, Tobias and Johnson book rounds, soft tissue and orthopedic case rounds.
Gain proficiency in surgical planning, surgical approaches and closures, literature interpretation, manuscript preparation, boards preparation, client communication, and patient care.
Divide time between three operating clinicians (two surgeons and a neurologist).