Absecon Veterinary Hospital (AVH) is privately owned, and has been a pillar in the community providing comprehensive veterinary care to Atlantic County and surrounding towns since 1980. Since 1980, our General Practice has offered wellness, sick, and surgery care to our client's pets. As an American Animal Hospital Association Accredited hospital for over 30 years, we work diligently to develop a care plan with clients that provides the highest standard of medicine and service to our patients. In 2022, our hospital obtained its Fear Free Certification, which means we practice Fear Free methods of handling and restraint of your pets to reduce their fear, anxiety, and stress at the vet. We are also Cat Friendly Gold Certified. Our hospital is committed to exceptional treatment and preventative care that works to elevate your pet's quality of life. In 2020, we proudly opened the doors of our emergency service and expanded our exotics care. Our emergency service acts as an extension of other primary care hospitals in the area, with the goal of supporting their teams by providing after-hours services and hospitalization
The Absecon Veterinary Hospital General Practice Internship Program is structured to provide new graduate veterinarians with mentorship and support as they enter clinical practice and receive specialized training in primary care, emergency medicine, and special interests (interns are eligible for a 2 week rotation in one of Mount Laurel Animal Hospital's specialty departments if desired). This internship offers a comprehensive training experience that provides exposure to a wide range of veterinary disciplines. Interns will leave the program with increased competence and confidence in their clinical skills, preparing them for a successful career in veterinary medicine.
Mentorship Support Provided:
Responsibilities:
Interns will have a schedule consisting of generally two general practice shifts, a shift in the emergency department, and a surgery day. The intern will be scheduled with a senior associate veterinarian on the emergency and surgery shifts. In the general practice, interns will have ample time for shadowing, and then wean onto a schedule that allows them to become oriented with the practice, and build relationships with clients and the team.
During emergency department shifts, interns are expected to assist with 1-3 hospitalized cases, performing duties such as examining patients, adjusting treatment plans, contacting owners and primary veterinarians, and finalizing medical records in collaboration with the attending veterinarian. Interns are expected to assist with incoming emergency cases, participate in rounds, provide case updates as necessary, and assist with surgeries and procedures, as time allows.
During surgery department shifts, the interns are expect to complete pre-anesthetic exams on patients, review charts and prepare sedation and anesthesia protocols (which are finalize with the attending veterinarian), and assist with surgeries under the guidance of the senior veterinarians. Interns will be scheduled their own procedures, beginning with spays and neuters, to build confidence and hone skills. More advanced procedures will be added onto the intern's schedule as they progress during the year.
Interns have the opportunity to rotate through specialty (MLAH), farm animal (Cape Veterinary Hospital), and acupuncture (AVH) departments for 2 weeks per year. If more time is desired, this can be approved on a case by case basis.
Other responsibilities include:
Benefits, Vacation and Holidays:
Salary: Starting at $90,000/year
Educational Requirements: DVM or equivalent, NJ State Veterinary License.