Internship - Rotating – Small Animal
Small Animal Rotating Internship
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego - North County
Our one year internship program with core rotations in Internal Medicine, ER receiving, Inpatient care, Surgery, and elective/additional time in Neurology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Anesthesia. Interns are expected to be highly motivated, committed, team-oriented, energetic individuals who desire to strengthen their education. Strengths of our program include a large amount of one-on-one time with the specialists, our team-centered hospital culture, intimate class size, a wealth of didactic learning opportunities, research opportunities for motivated individuals, and the flexible ability to schedule elective time.
- Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 07/4/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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- For-Profit Private Practice
- San Marcos, California
- 5 Positions
- Salary: $70,000
- Suitable for New Graduates
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- Program Dates: 06/17/2024 - 07/4/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Employment Requirements
- Pre-Employment Background Check Required
- State License Required
More Information - 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?
Yes
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?
Is a formal orientation program required?
Yes
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Compensation and Leave
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Staff
Annual Salary
$70,000
See Cost of Living Information
Moonlighting Allowed?
Yes, with approval
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
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
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
10
Sick Leave Days Per Year
0
Professional Leave Days Per Year
0
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
0
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Medical Benefits & Supportive Services
Detailed Benefits Information
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
All benefits are available on day 1 (there is no waiting period). We offer Blue Cross or Kaiser, HSA (Health Spending Account), FSA (Healthcare Flexible Spending Account), Vision, Dental, Life Insurance/Accidental D&D (death and dismemberment); The average employee cost is from $0- to $78.43 per paycheck.
Immediately on Date of Hire
Major medical insurance for dependents
Intern Pays Some or All
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Intern Pays Some or All
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 Benefits
Onsite Child Care
No
Subsidized Child Care
No
Moving Allowance
No
Housing Stipend
No
Parking
No Charge
Uniform/Scrubs
Free/Complimentary
Additional Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance and participation in our voluntary 401(k) plan, FSA, and HSA. We also provide company-paid life, Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance. A substantial discount for employee pets. VSH pays for Liability insurance after the intern becomes a member of AVMA.
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
13
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
9
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
3
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
3
Caseload
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
25,317
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
38
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
18
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
7
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
32
Personnel
Direct Support - Personnel are in the building and available to the intern.
Diplomates
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
ACVAA
1
ACVCP
1
ACVD
1
ACVECC
1
3
ACVIM/CARD
1
ACVIM/INTMED
3
1
ACVIM/NEUR
2
ACVIM/ONC
1
ACVO
1
ACVP
1
ACVR
1
3
ACVR/ONC
1
ACVS
3
ACVSMR
1
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
28
Number of Residents in Direct Support
1
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
123
Number of Intern in this Program
5
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
8
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
0
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
123
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
4
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
4
Other Personnel of Note
We have 43 RVTs (registered veterinary technicians) and 80 unregistered vet techs and assistants. We have several VTSs (veterinary technician specialists) in Emergency & Critical Care, Patient Care, and Neurology as well as several more technicians in the process of pursuing their VTS. We also have a Clinical Pharmacist (PharmD, FSVHP, DICVP) on staff.
Work Schedule
Average hours per week on duty
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
12
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
20
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
0
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
12
Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
0
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
The standard schedule does not call for interns to ever be working in the ER or with hospitalized cases without senior clinician support. Overnight shifts not currently required but elective options available, and we are considering future incorporation in the program. Two days off per week (some skewing on rotation changes). On-call responsibilities currently limited to the surgery rotation only. Rotations typically three weeks in duration.
Rotations
Required Rotations
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Weeks
Rotation
Required
Weeks
Weeks
Ambulatory
0
Anesthesia
1
Avian/Exotics/Zoo
0
Cardiology
0
Clinical Pathology
0
Day Emergency
9
Dentistry
0
Dermatology
0
General Surgery
0
Intensive/Critical Care
9
Internal Medicine
9
Neurology
0
Oncology
0
Ophthalmology
0
Orthopedic
5
Overnight Emergency
0
Radiology
0
Soft Tissue
4
Urgent Care
0
Hospitalist/Critical Care
9
Total Number of Elective Weeks Available per Year
6
Elective Rotations
- Anesthesia
- Avian/Exotics/Zoo
- Cardiology
- Day Emergency
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Intensive/Critical Care
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic
- Overnight Emergency
- Radiology
- Soft Tissue
Are elective rotations outside the hospital allowed?
Yes
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?
No
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?
95%
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during after-hours?
95%
Didactic Training
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?
No
Is the intern required to submit a manuscript for publication?
No
Educational Benefits
Are written performance evaluations provided?
Yes
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?
No
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
- Diagnostic Laboratory
- Digital Radiography
- Echocardiography
- Endoscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
- MRI
- Paperless Medical Record
- PET/CT
- Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
- Ultrasonography
Other Equipment/Technology of Note
The Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County is located in a state-of-the-art, recently expanded 16,400-square-foot facility. We recently installed the most advanced CT scanner in southern California, a 128-slice Canon Aquilion with bolus tracking for precise angiograms, cardiac gating, CT fluoroscopy capabilities, and double-slice reconstruction for accurate MPR and 3D volume rendering. We have an MRI (1.5 Siemens Magnetom), neurologic testing including EEG, EMG, NCV, and BAER testing, as well as a physical rehabilitation center (including underwater treadmill, acupuncture, TENS/NMES, therapeutic ultrasound, and PRP therapy), a state-of-the-art USP 800 compliant chemotherapy facility, and a new in-house pharmacy suite. The hospital is equipped with a brand new Storz 4k laparoscopy tower with near-infrared imaging, rigid and flexible endoscopy, warmed, humidified insufflation, and a Calculase III Ho:Yag laser lithotripter. The interventional radiology suite is equipped with an OEC 9800 12” C-Arm with a vascular package, flat screen LCD monitor upgrades, and disposables necessary for advanced vascular, hepatobiliary, and airway procedures. We also have a videoendoscope, bronchoscope, arthroscope, digital radiology unit, three ultrasound machines with color and power Doppler capability (including a portable ultrasound for bedside use), Holter monitor, telemetry, multiple temperature- and humidity-controlled oxygen cages, multiple Buster portable oxygen cages, multi-parameter patient monitors, operating microscope, an in-house extensive laboratory with CBC, chemistry panel, electrolyte, coagulation testing and blood gas capability, biologic safety cabinet, K-Laser, Aesculight CO2 laser, nerve stimulator/locator, and full service 24 hour emergency and critical care service. We have four state-of-the-art operating rooms. Our ICU is equipped with Baxter Prismax system dialysis/TPE machine, Thermax blood warmer, extracorporeal monitoring (Medtronic ACT Plus, and Fresenius crit-line IV monitor), Novum critical care crib E2083CG with scale, and Getinge Servo-U ventilator. Specialty ophthalmology equipment includes Stellaris Elite- Phacoemulsification cataract surgery machine and Frigitronics CE - 2000 Ophthalmic cryosurgery system. Our surgery rooms are equipped with multifunction bedside monitors with capabilities for arterial blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, capnography, and ECG, with state-of-the-art locked plating equipment for TPLO and fracture repair. Additionally, we have dedicated intern workstations and a serenity room for employees. Additionally, we have access to radiation oncology at our nearby Sorrento Valley location. We have a self-sustaining blood banking system, which allows us access to a wide variety of products including WB, pRBC, FFP, and FP.
Location
Primary Work Site
2055 Montiel Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
About the Area
We are located in the beautiful area of North County San Diego, close to the beach, numerous hiking locations providing spectacular views of San Diego and other recreational areas, attractions (only 10 minutes from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and a 30-minute drive from the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove, and Torrey Pines), unique food venues (such as the annual avocado festival, annual chocolate festival, etc) as well as ample cultural opportunities. Our hospital is passionate about our interns and internship program and considers it a key component of our team-oriented teaching hospital culture.
Cost of Living Information
Total Monthly Expected Spending for San Diego, CA Area
| Household Type | Monthly Spending | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Married Couple with Children Under 6 | $9,460 | $6,596 |
| Married Couple with Children 6-17 | $10,990 | $7,749 |
| Home Owner | $10,376 | $7,286 |
| Renter | $6,561 | $4,146 |
Average Prices for San Diego, CA Area
| Item | Price | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery | ||
| Steak | $14.31 | $13.74 |
| Ground Beef | $5.34 | $5.32 |
| Sausage | $5.49 | $4.93 |
| Frying Chicken | $2.42 | $1.59 |
| Chunk Light Tuna | $1.42 | $1.20 |
| Whole Milk | $3.85 | $3.59 |
| Eggs | $4.34 | $3.43 |
| Margarine | $1.64 | $1.50 |
| Parmesan Cheese | $4.99 | $4.43 |
| Potatoes | $3.97 | $4.15 |
| Bananas | $0.82 | $0.66 |
| Lettuce | $1.84 | $1.88 |
| Bread | $4.32 | $3.95 |
| Fresh Orange Juice | $4.54 | $4.18 |
| Coffee | $6.52 | $5.57 |
| Sugar | $4.07 | $3.41 |
| Corn Flakes | $5.78 | $4.93 |
| Sweet Peas | $1.68 | $1.50 |
| Peaches | $2.65 | $2.31 |
| Facial Tissues | $2.60 | $2.10 |
| Detergent | $20.72 | $19.96 |
| Cooking Oil | $7.46 | $6.27 |
| Frozen Meal | $3.76 | $3.50 |
| Frozen Corn | $1.60 | $1.60 |
| Potato Chips | $3.92 | $3.56 |
| Soft Drink | $2.62 | $2.46 |
| Housing | ||
| Apartment Rent | $3,102.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Home Price | $1,040,127.00 | $469,810.00 |
| Utilities | ||
| Total Energy | $225.11 | $185.44 |
| Phone | $183.41 | $192.26 |
| Transportation | ||
| Tire Balance | $64.50 | $58.49 |
| Gasoline | $5.25 | $3.80 |
| Healthcare | ||
| Optometrist Visit | $130.26 | $121.80 |
| Doctor Visit | $124.06 | $129.92 |
| Dentist Visit | $121.71 | $111.85 |
| Ibuprofen | $11.77 | $10.48 |
| Prescription Drug | $506.25 | $464.38 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Hamburger | $6.17 | $5.31 |
| Pizza | $13.59 | $11.88 |
| Fried Chicken | $5.01 | $4.86 |
| Haircut | $28.06 | $23.15 |
| Beauty Salon | $65.33 | $44.29 |
| Toothpaste | $3.52 | $3.13 |
| Shampoo | $1.37 | $1.20 |
| Dry Cleaning | $17.89 | $15.67 |
| Man Dress Shirt | $36.25 | $35.56 |
| Boy Jeans | $29.78 | $27.46 |
| Women Slacks | $38.18 | $34.46 |
| Washer Repair | $81.83 | $90.71 |
| Newspaper | $9.67 | $11.63 |
| Movie | $16.45 | $11.86 |
| Yoga | $24.50 | $17.45 |
| Tennis Balls | $2.97 | $3.19 |
| Veterinary Services | $78.99 | $62.73 |
| Beer | $10.65 | $10.31 |
| Wine | $9.70 | $11.02 |
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?
Yes
Who will be interviewed?
Invited Applicants
Yes
Yes
Our intern selection committee will review all applications following the application deadline and will email all candidates letting them know if they have qualified for an interview and can sign up for a time slot. While the majority of interviews are performed virtually, applicants can request an in-person interview if they will be local. Additionally, applicants can schedule tours of our hospital at any time in the process if they will be in the area.
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Prerequisites
All prerequisites must be met by 06/17/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.
- Graduate of AVMA accredited/recognized college/school of veterinary medicine
- State License Required
More Information - NAVLE Required
- DEA Required
Work Authorization
This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization
- US Citizens
- US Permanent Residents
- Canadian Citizens
- Canadian 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. William Scherrer
[email protected]
Contact Person for More Information
Dr. Kay Drake & Dr. Meghan Collins
[email protected]
Contact a Current Intern in this Program
All of our current interns are willing to discuss their experience with you:• Elizabeth Tuff: [email protected] • Tanner Talan: [email protected]• Vee Oberoi: [email protected] A few past interns who may be able to provide further insight include: • Elise Ruffoni: [email protected]; currently an emergency doctor at VSH • Shannon Graham: [email protected]; currently an emergency doctor at VSH • Hania Brasali: [email protected]; currently in a surgery residency • Liz Harasym: [email protected]; currently in an internal medicine residency
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego - North County
2055 Montiel Road
Suite 104
San Marcos, California 92069
Phone: 760-466-0600
http://vshnc.ethosvet.com/
Suite 104
San Marcos, California 92069
Phone: 760-466-0600
http://vshnc.ethosvet.com/