Veterinary Specialty Internships - Neurology & Surgery
Description
Thrive Pet Healthcare offers Veterinary Specialty Internships - spend one year training in a specific specialty discipline. If you have completed veterinary school and a rotating internship, this could be the right path for you to become a stronger residency candidate. Thrive offers these Specialty Internships to begin June 2026:
- Neurology – Tampa Bay Specialty & Emergency Care Center
- SA Surgery – Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
Additional Information about Thrive:
Thrive Pet Healthcare, a growing community of nearly 400 hospitals in 38 states that deliver the highest quality general practice, emergency, and specialty care. This community of colleagues allows us to provide additional support, perks and opportunities for you! Surrounded by those who understand you, your work, and what you’re experiencing day-in and day-out, your local hospital and other unique Thrive support systems like our Specialty Directors Board, are here to support and guide your professional journey. You can learn more about all our Medical Excellence & Education programs at - https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/us/en/home#medical-exc.
Information about our Surgery Internship Program:
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Our collaborative teams of specialists include Boarded veterinarians in internal medicine, emergency and critical care, surgery, neurology, cardiology, anesthesia and oncology, and experienced ER clinicians. Our equipment and technology are state-of-the-art: on-site MRI, recently upgraded CT, C-arm, echocardiography, ultrasonography with color flow and Doppler capabilities, digital radiology, rigid and flexible endoscopy, bronchoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, and major orthopedic and neurosurgical power instrumentation. Each location has a couple things that sets it apart as well.
Our surgical teams perform a range of surgical procedures depending on the location, such as minimally invasive thoracoscopy, laparoscopic and lap-assisted procedures, and C-arm guided fracture repair in addition to practicing regenerative medicine. We also provide critical care support with 24-hour staffing in our ER by internship-trained ER doctors and critical care specialists. This includes support of patients with oxygen, continuous ECG monitoring, and mechanical ventilation. Our in-house lab includes blood gas and electrolyte monitoring (EPOC), chemistry and CBC analysis, coagulation testing, and blood typing.
Information about our Neurology Program:
At Tampa Bay VS&ECC, you will work directly with our board-certified neurologist, whose passion for teaching has a strong track record with both interns and residents. The Neurology service has a 4-day work week, with on-call support for the Emergency Department every 3rd week. The internship is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience, incorporating both clinical and didactic learning. Our day starts with hospital-wide in-patient rounds to ensure collaboration and learning among our team. The Neurology service participates in monthly regional journal club and in-house monthly book club/topic rounds. The intern will have primary case responsibility of neurology emergency cases (always with direct specialist support), the opportunity to learn technical aspects of MRI operation and preliminary in-house CSF analysis, and a neurosurgical cadaver training lab. The intern will be given the opportunity to rotate through other specialty services, as well as time to visit and interview with residency programs.
Like you, for Thrive “care” isn’t just a word. It’s present in everything we do, driven by a dedication to the animals and families we help. We nurture an emotionally intelligent workplace that values your well-being, goals, and individuality. We take actions to empower you to provide the best care for pets, the people who love them, and yourself — through progressive career & learning options, benefits, and support. Throughout our hospitals across the country and with our university partners, Thrive is committed to supporting the education of veterinarians through externships, internships, and residencies that further what we can do for Animals and for one another.
Thrive Pet Healthcare supports our interns with a comprehensive package including:
- $55,000 and above annual salary (details vary, based on location)
- Scheduled with an effort to balance training goals and wellness, with 2 consecutive days off / week
- A dedicated Orientation program & an in-person Symposium retreat in Austin, TX
- Support for publications and research opportunities, including statistical analysis and study design support
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- VIN, AVMA and ACVS or ACVIM Membership
- State and DEA Licenses reimbursement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- 60 hrs PTO
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Thrive U for unlimited, no-cost CE
- Eligibility for Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Eligibility to Participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid Purr-ental Leave & Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year)
- Pet Care Discounts and More
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to connecting with you! If you have any difficulty with this application, please contact houseofficerprograms@thrivepet.com.