Internship - Small Animal Surgery

Small Animal Surgery Internship

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital / Metropolitan Veterinary Referral Group

Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital offers five small animal surgical internships for the 2024-2025 match year. A high percentage of our surgical interns have been matched for surgical residencies. We have an open Surgery Residency position yearly, often filled by one of our surgical interns. The program is directed towards individuals with at least one year of post-graduate experience in a rotating internship who desire to enter a surgical residency program after completion. We operate out of a referral hospital (Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital) in Akron, Ohio, and have a second location in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area.

  • Program Dates: 07/8/2024 - 07/6/2025
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Program Dates: 07/8/2024 - 07/6/2025
  • 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
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
Within 30 minutes.
Previous Experience Required
  • Completed or will complete a 1-Year Rotating Internship
Previous Experience Details
One year rotating small animal general internship and eligible for Ohio licensure.
NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
Yes
Do you accept graduates of non-AVMA Accredited/Recognized Colleges/Schools?
No
A list of the AVMA-accredited/recognized colleges/schools can be found here.
Is a formal orientation program required?
Yes
July 8-12, 2024
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Staff
Annual Salary
$45,000 See Cost of Living Information
Additional Salary Details
Additional $7,500 on average emergency surgery call-in bonuses.
Moonlighting Allowed?
No
Retirement Plan
Optional
Please see our Benefits PDF.
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
On average, $7,500 additional income from emergency call-in bonuses.
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
We reimburse Ohio Licensure. We also provide a $250 yearly uniform allowance.
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
5
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
0
Vacation Request Process
Approval is given through the Program Director or Administrative Official.
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
Depends on plan chosen by intern.
Immediately on Date of Hire
Major medical insurance for dependents
Intern Pays Some or All
Depends on plan chosen by intern.
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Intern Pays Some or All
Depends on plan chosen by intern.
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?
No
Is suicide prevention training available?
Yes
Onsite Child Care
No
Subsidized Child Care
No
Moving Allowance
No
Housing Stipend
No
Parking
No Charge
Uniform/Scrubs
Paid by intern (Fully or Partially)
$250 stipend for uniforms
Additional Benefits
Compensation includes salary, call-in bonuses, ACVS Summit attendance supported by time off and a financial stipend, partial company-paid health care premiums for employees (family members can be added), CE stipend, NVA liability insurance, and reimbursed Ohio licensure.
About this Internship
Type
Specialty
Small Animal Surgery
Average number of interns who started this program per year for the past 5 years
4
Average number of interns who completed this program per year for the past 5 years
4
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
19
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency in the past 5 years
7
Number of interns from this program who applied for a specialty internship in the past 5 years
19
Number of interns from this program who accepted a specialty internship in the past 5 years
12
Additional Information about this Program
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital is offering five small animal surgical internships for the 2024-2025 match year. The surgical internship program has been established at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital since 2005 and has been continually advancing and improving. We operate from a long-established referral hospital (Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital) in Akron, Ohio. We have recently opened a state-of-the-art and fully equipped second location in the Cleveland Metropolitan Area. The surgery service draws caseloads from a population of 2-3 million and a referral base of several hundred veterinarians.Our original Akron hospital and newly opened state-of-the-art Metro Cleveland East practice boast 28,000+ square feet of space with new and improved diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Our facilities provide in-house ultrasound, color flow doppler echocardiography, digital radiography (both standard and dental), digital c-arm fluoroscopy, 64-slice CT scanner, 1.5T MRI, a high definition Vimago with 3-D capability, radioactive iodine therapy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, thermography, invasive and non-invasive critical care monitoring including telemetry, high flow oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation capabilities. We perform a full and varied range of orthopedic, soft tissue, and oncologic surgeries, including total joint replacements, corrective osteotomies, minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, interventional radiology, and reconstructive surgeries.Our staff of 4 board-certified ACVS surgeons and two staff surgeons concentrate on subspecialties to elevate our overall level of practice. We directly support four surgical residents and five specialty surgical interns in training and have one of the longest-standing rotating internship programs in the nation. There is a strong collegial atmosphere between the house officers of all specialty medicine departments.Board-certified surgeons directly supervise surgical interns with "one-on-one" teaching from individual specialists on clinical rotation in didactic lectures, journal clubs, and grand rounds. The surgical interns are expected to attend resident-level surgical courses provided continuously throughout the year. A research project or case report publication is strongly recommended and supported. There is NO primary emergency duty. On-call responsibility for support of after-hours surgical emergencies is shared evenly amongst all surgical interns. These cases are pre-screened by ER doctors and the on-call surgical resident. Applicants interested in further information or arranging a visit to the hospital should contact the program administrator (Danielle Wyatt, 330-670-2358 or [email protected]). Our website is www.metropolitanvet.com.
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Annual Hospital Caseload
43,975
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
24
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
12
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
10
Average Daily Number of Patients Presented to the Emergency Service
68
Additional Details about Caseload
Surgical Interns have ZERO emergency service work—only emergency surgery on-call responsibilities.
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
1
ACVAA
1
ACVECC
2
ACVIM/CARD
3
ACVIM/INTMED
2
2
ACVIM/NEUR
2
ACVIM/ONC
4
ACVO
1
ACVR
1
ACVS
4
Number of Clinicians in Direct Support
6
Number of Residents in Direct Support
4
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
20
Number of Intern in this Program
5
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
15
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
12
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
87
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
6
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
1
Other Personnel of Note
The surgery department has a full accompaniment of veterinary technicians, including VTS in anesthesia and surgery, veterinary assistants, and client liaisons to round out a highly cohesive and efficient team.
Average hours per week on duty
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
12
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
0
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
0
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
7
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
18
Average number of 24-hour off-duty periods per week
1
Additional Information About Work Schedule
Surgical interns have one weeklong rotations with each surgeon. Additionally, rotations with neurology and critical care are also possible. On-call responsibilities are 1 out of every 5th week for weekdays and 2 out of every 5th weekend.
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Does the intern have primary case care responsibility for first-opinion and emergency/critical care cases?
No
Is the intern the primary surgeon on a broad range of elective and entry-level procedures?
Yes
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?
100%
What is the percentage of time the intern will be directly supervised by a veterinarian during after-hours?
100%
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
Biannual
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
  • Dental Radiography
  • Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Digital Radiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Endoscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Equipment
  • MRI
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Paperless Medical Record
  • PET/CT
  • Point of care clinical laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasonography
Other Equipment/Technology of Note
YAG laserFluoroscopy with select IR procedures
Primary Work Site

1053 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44321, USA

Satellite Work Sites
  • 734 Alpha Dr, Highland Heights, OH 44143, USA
About the Area
Cleveland is situated on the banks of Lake Erie and is a noteworthy example of urban revitalization. It offers something for everyone: world-class arts and culture, competitive sports, progressive and award-winning culinary scenery, and a theatre district where you can see some of the best Broadway shows and musicals. Akron is in a beautiful area of Northeast Ohio and 20 miles south of Cleveland. The Cleveland/Akron area is supported by an extensive Metropark system that spans over 24,000 acres and includes over 300 miles of walking, bicycle, and horse trails, numerous picnic areas, golf courses, and countless fishing spots. On your time off, visit the Rock and Roll or Football Hall of Fame. Don’t be surprised if you want to stay!
Total Monthly Expected Spending for Akron, OH Area
Household Type Monthly Spending National Average
Married Couple with Children Under 6 $5,703 $6,596
Married Couple with Children 6-17 $6,735 $7,749
Home Owner $6,114 $7,286
Renter $3,618 $4,146
Cost of Living Index
85.9
Akron, OH
What is this?
Average Prices for Akron, OH 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?
Yes
Who will be interviewed?
All Interested Applicants
TBD
Yes
Yes
Metropolitan will reach out to candidates for interviews. Times that are agreeable for the committee and the candidate will be set up via Zoom or in person.
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Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be met by 07/8/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.

  • Graduate of AVMA accredited/recognized college/school of veterinary medicine
  • Previous Experience Required
    • Completed or will complete a 1-Year Rotating Internship
    More Information
  • State License Required
    More Information
  • NAVLE Required
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. Christina J. Cocca
[email protected]

Contact Person for More Information

Danielle Wyatt
[email protected]

Contact a Current Intern in this Program
Please send your correspondence to Danielle Wyatt ([email protected]), who will provide contact information to one of our current interns.
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital / Metropolitan Veterinary Referral Group
1053 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, Ohio 44321
Phone: 330-666-2976
http://www.metropolitanvet.com/careers