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Join Our 12 1/2 Month Internship Program at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS)!
 
Are you a veterinary student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in emergency medicine and critical care? Our internship program at OSVS 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.

Special Note for Mid-Year Graduates

OSVS participates in the VIRMP match program for internships and residencies starting in July. However, positions are available for students starting in February, allowing new graduates to develop clinical skills before the busy summer months. Submit materials by November 1st to amy.morgan@unitedvetcare.com. Decisions will be made by December 1.

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 at OSVS!
 
Equal Employment Opportunity United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
  
Join us at OSVS and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with a personal touch!

Requirements

• 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.
• We are unable to allow any participants in an internship or residency without a license to practice.