Are you a veterinary student or veterinarian looking for an exciting and challenging Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Internship that will sharpen your skills and prepare you for a dynamic career in emergency veterinary medicine? At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS), we offer the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside a team of experienced specialists, and provide life-saving care to pets in need. Our growing specialty and emergency hospitals, located in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA, are the only emergency and specialty referral centers serving Cape Cod and the Islands.

 Why CCVS?

• Hands-On Emergency Experience: As an intern, you'll take primary case responsibility on the ECC service, ensuring you're involved in every aspect of patient care—examining, diagnosing, and treating critically ill or injured animals.
• Expert Mentorship: You'll work under the direct supervision of 7 board-certified criticalists and experienced emergency veterinarians for over 70% of your shifts. This hands-on guidance will provide the expertise and support you need to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Comprehensive Training: Participate in daily cage-side rounds with specialists, journal clubs, and weekly mortality and morbidity rounds. You’ll also have the chance to present a lecture on a topic of your choice, allowing you to delve deeper into areas of interest.

About the Internship

Our program is designed to help veterinarians develop clinical confidence and hone the decision-making skills necessary for a career in private practice or specialty veterinary medicine. You will work in a collaborative environment with access to top-tier medical resources, including:

• State-of-the-art Facilities: Work in a hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic tools like CT scanners, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house labs, and more.
• Rotations in Key Specialties: Gain exposure across multiple services, including ECC, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, and radiology.

Specialists on Staff

• Criticalists (8)
• Internist (2)
• Anesthesiologist (1)
• Radiologist (1)
• Dermatologist (1)
• Surgeons (5)
• Cardiologist (1)
• Exotic Specialist (1)

This diverse and highly experienced team ensures comprehensive support throughout your internship and guarantees exposure to a wide range of complex cases.

To help maximize your learning experience and work-life balance, CCVS has an extensive support team, including:

• Over 60 veterinary technicians (many licensed and VTS-certified)
• Veterinary assistants and liaisons
• Doctor’s Assistants to help with medical recordkeeping

• Four-day workweek
• Rotating days, evenings, and overnight shifts to ensure balanced training
• On-call shifts may be scheduled for additional patient care needs, with per diem pay for coverage beyond normal shifts
• Two weeks of vacation, one week of paid CE per year
• CE allowance and moving allowance provided
• Competitive salary based on industry standards
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Graduated from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college
• Eligible for a license to practice in the United States
• ECFVG or similar certification required for graduates of non-AVMA-approved veterinary schools

Join the CCVS Team

At CCVS, you’ll be part of a team that values growth, excellence, and compassion. Our partnership with United Veterinary Care ensures a fulfilling, sustainable career path for our employees while providing exceptional care to our community.

Ready to elevate your career in emergency veterinary medicine? For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Chelly Smith at michellesmith@capecodvetspecialists.com.

• Any interested candidate must have graduated from an AVMA accredited veterinary college, as a license to practice in the US is required 

• All applicants must be eligible for a license to practice in the United States 

• Graduates of veterinary schools not approved by the AVMA must have completed the ECFVG process or similar, prior to application to the program 

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

United Veterinary Care is a fast growing, national group of primary care, emergency, and specialty veterinary practices united by a passion for culture, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. However, we’re not just another practice management company. We are the veterinary industry assimilator. Our goal is to change what is happening within the veterinary profession due to the rapid rate of corporate consolidation by providing our peers and partners with an alternative to the downside of corporate medicine. Our goal is to Empower, Support, and Unite all of our hospitals with support, training, and technology to elevate their businesses, retain their team members, and strengthen their unique brands to consistently deliver a superior client experience

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