Join Our 12 1/2 Month Internship Program!
Are you a veterinary student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in emergency medicine and critical care? Our internship program in Rhode Island offers a comprehensive learning experience with a focus on high-quality medicine and surgery.
About the Internship
Our 12 1/2 month internship emphasizes emergency medicine and critical care. Interns spend approximately 60% of their time on emergency or inpatient shifts, with access to specialists and experienced emergency doctors for consultation. Extensive daily case rounds ensure interns learn from each case they see, as well as from cases managed by other doctors
Rotations and Learning Opportunities
- Emergency and Inpatient Shifts: Interns manage emergency cases and inpatient care, working closely with specialists.
- Surgery and Internal Medicine Rotations: Gain hands-on experience in surgery and internal medicine.
- Elective Rotations: Choose from specialties like Ophthalmology, Radiology, Oncology, Neurology, Avian/Exotics, and Cardiology.
- Weekly Didactic Rounds: Learn from specialists through structured educational sessions.
- Teaching Opportunities: Interns participate in teaching technicians and visiting student externs
Schedule and Responsibilities
- Rotating Schedule: Includes medicine, surgery, specialty electives, and emergency rotations.
- Primary Case Management: Interns function as primary doctors from day one, handling client communications and medical record keeping.
- Work-Life Balance: Interns work 5 days a week with 2 guaranteed days off, plus 2 weeks of vacation. Must work two major holidays and most minor holidays.
Facility Highlights
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: Digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, MRI, and more.
- Advanced ICU: Oxygen cages, mechanical ventilator, telemetric electrocardiography, defibrillator, pulse oximetry, and more.
- In-House Diagnostics: Blood gas and electrolyte monitors, CBC, chemistry, and coagulation analyzers.
Staff and Support
- Specialists: Internal medicine, surgery, radiology, oncology, neurology, emergency/critical care, cardiology, ophthalmology, and avian/exotic medicine.
- Experienced Emergency Doctors: Approximately twenty internship-trained and experienced emergency doctors.
- Highly Trained Technicians: Certified technicians with specialty certification, capable of advanced patient monitoring and care.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- GPA and Class Rank: Unofficial transcript is acceptable.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation: From clinical faculty.
- Letter of Intent: Describe your goals and interest in the internship.
Eligibility
All applicants must be eligible for a license to practice in the United States. Graduates of non-AVMA approved veterinary schools must complete the ECFVG process or similar before applying.
Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Apply now and join our dedicated team!