Emergency and Critical Care Internship

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists•Buzzards Bay, MA

9h•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) offers a one-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship for veterinarians ready to take the next step in their clinical and professional growth. Our program is designed to prepare you for the demands and rewards of emergency and specialty practice through a structured, hands-on learning experience within a collaborative and supportive environment. As a CCVS ECC intern, you will join an active, multi-specialty team of more than 30 veterinarians, including board-certified criticalists and specialists across multiple disciplines. You will work directly alongside experts in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, anesthesia, dermatology, and zoological/exotics medicine. You will manage primary emergency and critical care cases with close mentorship and guidance from senior clinicians. Over 70% of your shifts include direct overlap with criticalists and experienced emergency veterinarians. Daily case rounds, formal didactic training, and weekly topic discussions guarantee that you will experience continuous learning and skill development.

Requirements

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited or recognized veterinary school
Must have passed the NAVLE (or PAVE/ECFVG equivalent) prior to the start date
Must have completed an internship or have 1 year of clinical experience
Must be eligible for Massachusetts veterinary licensure and DEA registration
Must reside within one hour of the hospital for on-call responsibilities
A strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced specialty hospital
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Compassion, resilience, and commitment to patient-centered care

Responsibilities

Primary case responsibility for emergency and critical care patients under the guidance of board-certified specialists.
Cage-side rounds twice daily with the ICU and ECC teams.
Weekly didactic rounds, M&M sessions, and journal club.
Formal and informal performance feedback, including monthly check-ins and quarterly reviews.
Opportunities for limited elective rotations with other specialty departments.
Expectation to deliver at least one professional presentation to peers and clinicians during the year.

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 per year
Relocation Allowance if needed
Annual Continuing Education allowance
Professional Memberships Provided: AVMA, VIN, VECCS
Licensure Costs Covered: Massachusetts state and controlled substance licenses, DEA registration
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage available
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Eight paid vacation days, plus four sick days and four professional leave days
Scrubs allowance
Trupanion for up to two of your pets
Per diem opportunities for additional income