Internship - Rotating – Small Animal

Small Animal Rotating Internship

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists

This internship is designed to prepare participants for advanced training in a specialty program as well as gain experience in emergency and critical care cases. Interns rotate through a core rotation in internal medicine, surgery, ECC, and radiology as well as spend time in elective rotations. Our interns work with board-certified specialists in the diagnostic workup and treatment of cases as well as supervise cases in the intensive care unit during their hospitalist rotations. Weekly didactic rounds are conducted and all interns will present a case report or topic of their choice to their peers and mentors at Grand Rounds.

  • Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 06/30/2025
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 06/30/2025
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Employment Requirements
  • Contract Required
  • Pre-Employment Background Check Required
  • State License Required
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  • NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
  • DEA License Required
Who can this program hire?
  • US Citizens
  • US Permanent Residents
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Canadian Permanent Residents
  • Mexican Citizens
  • Mexican Permanent Residents
  • Applicants who require Visa Sponsorship

Please note: Most visas require sponsorship from a program. If you are unsure about which work authorization is required or if you qualify, please contact the program before you apply.

Is the intern required to live a specific distance from the hospital?
No
Previous Experience Required
  • None - Suitable for New Graduates
NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
Yes
Do you accept graduates of non-AVMA Accredited/Recognized Colleges/Schools?
Yes
A list of the AVMA-accredited/recognized colleges/schools can be found here.
On case-by-case basis
Is a formal orientation program required?
Yes
June 17th - 21st, 2023
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Staff
Annual Salary
$46,000 See Cost of Living Information
Additional Salary Details
Listed salary is base only. There is also additional compensation for assigned weeks as the overnight hospitalist (minimum of $500 per week).
Sample Contract or Offer Letter
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Moonlighting Allowed?
No
Retirement Plan
Optional
2 options available: pre-tax and after-tax ROTH options. Employee contribution determined by staff member, company matches 50% of the first 6% of employee contribution (either plan). Vesting is 50% after 1 year, 75% after 2 years, 100% after 3 years.
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
Additional compensation through Wellness visits and extra overnight shift work
Is this Position Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
No
Is the intern required to pay costs (e.g. tuition, fees, licenses, etc) upfront that will be reimbursed by the program?
Yes
State license, DEA, and application fees will be reimbursed with receipts of all expenses incurred.
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
6
Sick Leave Days Per Year
0
Professional Leave Days Per Year
3
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
2
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Vacation Request Process
Submit request to program directors for approval so schedules can be adjusted for proper coverage
Detailed Benefits Information
View The program has provided a PDF document or link to detailed explanation of the provided benefits. You should consider the position classification listed in the section above as you review the benefit information.
Major medical insurance for intern
Intern Pays Some or All
Dependent upon plan chosen, ranging from $37 bi-weekly for basic up to $56 bi-weekly for HSA
Not Immediately
60 days from date of hire, then effective 1st of month following those 60 days
Major medical insurance for dependents
Intern Pays Some or All
full cost of dependent's insurance coverage (basic coverage for a spouse $384 bi-weekly, basic coverage for family $600 bi-weekly, with additional significant variations depending on number of dependents in the coverage and plan chosen).
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Intern Pays Some or All
same as above for dependents
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available
Group life insurance
Available
Dental insurance
Available
Vision insurance
Available
Disability insurance
Available
Does the program provide an on-site mental health counselor?
Yes
Is suicide prevention training available?
Yes
Other Support Services Available
In-house Veterinary Social Workers:- Intervene and offer short term counseling with staff in crisis or suffering from compassion fatigue, burnout, or other situations which may impair ability to work effectively. -Assess and implement treatment planning for suicidal ideation/trauma/domestic violence among staff members. QPR Instructor (Question, Persuade, Refer for suicidal ideations).-Support doctors and technicians through assisting in communication with clients through freeing them when clients demand excessive time-Provide de-escalation techniques for clients when needed (De-escalation training provided in didactic teaching rounds)
Onsite Child Care
No
Subsidized Child Care
No
Moving Allowance
Yes
$1000 moving allowance
Housing Stipend
No
Parking
No Charge
Uniform/Scrubs
Paid by intern (Fully or Partially)
$100 uniform allowance annually
Additional Benefits
CE: up to 3 days total to attend a meeting CE Allowance: up to $1200 Liability insurance Pet Benefits as per employees (20% discount non-taxed, additional 45% discount taxed as per government regulations).
About this Internship
Type
Rotating – Small Animal
No
Average number of interns who started this program per year for the past 5 years
5
Average number of interns who completed this program per year for the past 5 years
5
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
17
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
11
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
12
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
11
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
11,000
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
5
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
5
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
5
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
10
Additional Details about Caseload
The case load will vary greatly depending on which service the intern is rotating through. This is a large specialty hospital that has a high case load. We work hard to balance the number of patients seen by interns to ensure the highest levels of experience and education.
Direct Support - Personnel are in the building and available to the intern.
Diplomates
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
ABVP
2
ACVAA
1
ACVD
2
ACVECC
2
ACVIM/CARD
2
ACVIM/INTMED
7
ACVIM/NEUR
3
ACVIM/ONC
1
ACVO
2
ACVR
5
ACVS
6
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
30
Number of Residents in Direct Support
7
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
20
Number of Intern in this Program
6
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
17
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
7
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
61
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
4
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
7
Other Personnel of Note
In addition to LVT's, we have a large number of staff that have various levels of CVA training and on-the-job training to assist our LVT's and doctors.
Average hours per week on duty
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
13
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
3
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
0
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
0
Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
1
Number of days per month required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic
0
Average number of 24-hour off-duty periods per week
2
Yes
Additional Information About Work Schedule
Interns rotate through core rotations of internal medicine, surgery, emergency/critical care, diagnostic imaging, neurology, cardiology, anesthesia, and avian & exotics. Available additional elective opportunities included ophthalmology, medical and radiation oncology, and rehabilitation.
Required Rotations
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Ambulatory
0
Anesthesia
1
Avian/Exotics/Zoo
1
Cardiology
1
Clinical Pathology
0
Day Emergency
3
Dentistry
0
Dermatology
0
General Surgery
0
Intensive/Critical Care
10
Internal Medicine
12
Neurology
1
Oncology
0
Ophthalmology
1
Orthopedic
3
Overnight Emergency
0
Radiology
1
Soft Tissue
3
Urgent Care
0
Overnight Hospitalist
9
Total Number of Elective Weeks Available per Year
6
Elective Rotations
  • Anesthesia
  • Avian/Exotics/Zoo
  • Cardiology
  • Day Emergency
  • Dermatology
  • General Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedic
  • Radiology
  • Soft Tissue
Are elective rotations outside the hospital allowed?
No
Additional Information About Rotations
Hospitalist Rotation: This is an overnight rotation where the intern is supervising the care of hospitalized patients. They also are involved with the transfer of emergency cases to the appropriate specialty service the next business day.
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for first-opinion and emergency/critical care cases?
Yes
Is the intern the primary surgeon on a broad range of elective and entry-level procedures?
No
Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision by a boarded specialist?
Yes
Are patient rounds held daily with a boarded specialist in attendance?
Yes
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during regular office hours?
90%
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during after-hours?
50%
Are teaching rounds held weekly?
Yes
Is the intern required to deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
Yes
Does the intern have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is the intern required to submit a manuscript for publication?
No
Are written performance evaluations provided?
Yes
Twice a year
Does the program have a formal mentoring program?
Yes
Will a mentor who is a veterinarian in the hospital be assigned?
Yes
Is a formal program to develop teaching skills provided?
No
Does the program have a formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork?
Yes
Does the program provide debt management/financial counseling?
No
Facility
Does the intern have access to search engines for scientific literature and online journals?
Yes
Does the primary hospital have an intensive care unit?
Yes
Equipment/Technology
  • Arthroscopy
  • Basic clinical laboratory equipment
  • Blood Bank
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Bone Plating Equipment
  • CT Scan
  • Dental Radiography
  • Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Digital Radiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Endoscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Linear Accelerator
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
  • MRI
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Paperless Medical Record
  • PET/CT
  • Physical Therapy
  • Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasonography
Other Equipment/Technology of Note
Fluoroscopy, including intraoperative; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; underwater treadmills
Primary Work Site

8042 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77055, USA

About the Area
Houston is the 4th largest city in the country with a world-renowned medical center, as well as museum, theater, and arts districts. The city has become a top destination for the world’s top chefs and restaurateurs. The climate allows outdoor activities year-round as well as close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and several vacation destinations. We have professional sports teams, numerous recreational and cultural amenities, and exceptional universities, colleges, and public education so you and your family can thrive here.
Total Monthly Expected Spending for Houston, TX Area
Household Type Monthly Spending National Average
Married Couple with Children Under 6 $6,168 $6,596
Married Couple with Children 6-17 $7,266 $7,749
Home Owner $6,712 $7,286
Renter $3,944 $4,146
Cost of Living Index
93.2
Houston, TX
What is this?
Average Prices for Houston, TX Area
Item Price National Average

Index and average prices are based on data gathered between Q22022 - Q22023. For more information on the methodology, please visit the C2ER Cost of Living Index website (www.coli.org).

Interviews
Is an interview required?
No
Who will be interviewed?
All Interested Applicants
TBD
Yes
Yes
A virtual information session will be scheduled in December. Please contact our administrative contact to RSVP to that information session.
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Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be met by 06/17/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.

Work Authorization

This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization

  • US Citizens
  • US Permanent Residents
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Canadian Permanent Residents
  • Mexican Citizens
  • Mexican Permanent Residents

If you have questions regarding your eligibility for this program, contact [email protected] before you apply.

Standard VIRMP Application Packet

This program will receive your Standard VIRMP Application Packet when you apply. For more information about the application packet, please click here.

Program Director

Dr. Daniel Jardes, Dr. Laura Hammond, Dr. Sue Chen
[email protected]

Contact Person for More Information

Sam Hulbig
[email protected]

Contact a Current Intern in this Program
Request contact through Administrative Contact.
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
8042 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77024
Phone: 713-693-1111
http://www.gcvs.com