Description

Emergency and Critical Care Residency Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS)

Location: Bourne & South Dennis, Massachusetts
Program Dates:
Salary: Starting at $90,000 with annual increases, plus benefits

Application Deadline: January 5, 2027

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) invites motivated veterinarians to apply for our three-year Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Residency Program. Designed to prepare residents for board certification and excellence in clinical practice, this intensive program offers the mentorship, case volume, and collaborative environment needed to develop into a confident and capable criticalist.

CCVS is a thriving 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital with two locations-Buzzards Bay and South Dennis, Massachusetts, proudly serving a combined annual caseload of over 19,000 cases. Residents work alongside an experienced, multi-specialty team of more than 30 veterinarians, including 25 board-certified specialists across a wide range of disciplines.

Our current team includes:

• 4 full-time and 2 part-time Criticalists (ACVECC)
• 4 full-time and 2 part-time Surgeons (ACVS)
• 4 Internists (ACVIM)
• 1 Cardiologist (ACVIM/Cardiology)
• 1 Anesthesiologist (ACVAA)
• 1 Dermatologist (ACVD)
• 1 Zoological Medicine Specialist (ACZM)

Residents benefit from daily cage-side rounds, direct mentorship from criticalists and surgeons, and collaboration with six ACVS diplomates who provide advanced emergency surgical training. Our residency graduates have achieved a 100% first-time board pass rate over the last five years and are prepared for success in both specialty practice and leadership roles in private hospitals.

What the Program Offers

• Primary case responsibility on high-acuity emergency and critical care patients, with oversight and guidance from senior criticalists.
• Broad surgical exposure in emergency procedures under supervision of board-certified surgeons.
• Didactic and clinical teaching opportunities for interns and technical staff.
• Weekly rounds, M&M discussions, and journal club participation to reinforce learning and clinical reasoning.
• Research support: An annual research fund plus mentorship for completing and publishing a first-author manuscript in accordance with ACVECC requirements.
• Continuing education allowance: Annual CE allowance with paid membership to AVMA, VIN, VECCS, and MVMA.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) with matching; and complimentary scrubs.

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Technology

CCVS operates two hospitals equipped with:

• Full-service Intensive Care Units
• Anesthetic and ICU ventilators
• Multi-slice helical CT scanner
• Endoscopy and ER/specialty ultrasound
• Continuous and 6-lead ECG and invasive BP monitoring
• Full in-house laboratories including blood gas, lactate, coagulation, viscoelastic analysis, CRP, BNP, and troponin
• On-site blood bank and total parenteral nutrition capabilities

Residents also have access to online literature databases, professional development resources, and mentorship from experienced clinicians committed to lifelong learning.

The Future of CCVS: Expansion in 2027

CCVS is growing, physically and professionally. In early 2027, our Buzzards Bay hospital will complete a major expansion to include increased clinical space, enhanced ICU capacity, and three new specialty services: Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry. The expansion will also bring additional specialists to our existing departments, further elevating cross-disciplinary learning and research opportunities for our residents.

This expansion reflects our continued commitment to advancing patient care, medical education, and professional growth within a collaborative, high-performing veterinary community.

Life Beyond the Hospital

Located at the gateway to Cape Cod, our hospitals offer proximity to beaches, sailing, kayaking, and hiking, as well as easy access to Boston and Providence-both about an hour away. The region provides a rare blend of coastal relaxation and urban convenience, making it an ideal environment for balance and professional focus.

Who Can Apply

The CCVS Emergency and Critical Care Residency welcomes applications from veterinarians who meet the following qualifications:

Educational Background

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited or recognized veterinary college.
• Graduates of non-AVMA-accredited schools are also eligible if they have passed NAVLE, PAVE, or ECFVG and are authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.

Experience Requirements

Applicants must have completed at least one of the following prior to the program start date:

• A one-year rotating internship, or
• A one-year specialty internship (preferably in Emergency and Critical Care), or
• One or more years of clinical practice in a small animal hospital.

Licensing Requirements

• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Massachusetts veterinary license, State controlled registration and DEA before starting the program.
• NAVLE is required for licensure and program entry.

How to Apply

• Applications are accepted through the VIRMP portal while the VIRMP is open.
• An in-person interview is required (financial assistance may be available).
• For questions or to schedule an interview, contact Chelly Smith at [email protected].
• Learn more about our program at capecodvetspecialists.com/residency-program.