Description
Emergency & Critical Care Internship – Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
Location: Bourne & South Dennis, Massachusetts
Program Dates: 2027-2028
Salary: $80,000 annually + benefits
Build Your Future in Emergency and Critical Care
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.
Educational and Clinical Experience
- 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.
- Access to advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, ventilators, oxygen therapy systems, and a full in-house laboratory.
- Expectation to deliver at least one professional presentation to peers and clinicians during the year.
Mentorship and Support
Our internship emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and well-being. Each intern is assigned a dedicated mentor veterinarian for individualized guidance throughout the program. CCVS also provides on-site access to a veterinary social worker, outpatient and inpatient mental health coverage, and suicide prevention training.
Expansion Completion on track for early 2027
CCVS is growing to meet the increasing demand for high-quality specialty care. Our new hospital expansion, expected in early 2027, will feature:
- Significantly expanded physical space to support advanced patient care and teaching.
- Three new specialty departments: Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry.
- Additional board-certified specialists are joining existing services in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Dermatology.
This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in veterinary medicine. CCVS provides interns and residents with even greater opportunities to learn and contribute within a state-of-the-art facility.
Benefits and Compensation
- 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, and per diem opportunities for additional income
Life on Cape Cod
Located in beautiful coastal Massachusetts, CCVS offers a unique balance of advanced medical practice and quality of life. Cape Cod’s beaches, sailing, hiking trails, and rich community life make it an ideal setting for personal and professional growth. Both hospital locations are within an hour’s drive of Boston and Providence, with easy access to the mountains of New Hampshire for weekend getaways.
Qualifications
- 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
Candidates should demonstrate:
- 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
- For questions or to connect with a current intern, contact:
- Chelly Smith at michellesmith@capecodvetspecialists.com
- Learn more about us at www.capecodvetspecialists.com
