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Sports Medicine and Rehab Residency

The Sports Medicine and Rehab Service at Veterinary Referral Associates (VRA) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks applicants for a three-year traditional residency in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation.

A residency training program  in  sports  medicine  and  rehabilitation  is  the  joint  responsibility  of  the American  College  of  Veterinary  Sports  Medicine  and  Rehabilitation  (the  College)  and  an  active diplomate acting  as  a  representative of  the College and  as  a  resident  program  director  for  the resident.  A residency training program  is  an  intense,  intimate  partnership  in  learning that  can  only  be accomplished  with frequent  and  regular  interactions  and communication between  a resident  program  director  and their resident. 

Requirements:
•    DVM/VMD, with successful completion of a rotating internship, and ideally specialty internship
•    Ability to have a license to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
•    An interest and passion for learning, training, and growing their skill set in keeping with the goals & ideals of VRA.
•    The understanding and ability to demonstrate the value of communication, client service, and relationship building in a team-oriented practice.
•    A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and solutions-oriented approach 
•    Ability to work 5 days/week, including 1-2 Saturdays/month

Responsibilities:  
The residency program places a strong emphasis on didactic training (rounds, journal club, book club, rehabilitation rounds), and provides ample support for clinical research and publication. Focus also in the realms of learning fundamental rehabilitation skills, whilst working under the supervision of a Diplomate of the ACVSMR on case management, diagnosis and individual treatment plans. Primary case responsibility is achieved pending performance evaluations. This residency will allow the candidate to complete all the requirements of a traditional ACVSMR (canine) residency in 156 weeks.

Year 1 Salary: $70,000 | Year 2 Salary: $75,000 | Year 3 Salary: $80,000

We provide an excellent benefits package, including quality health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, AVMA PLIT, and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
 
At VRA, we are committed to providing world-class orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and rehabilitation in a team supported atmosphere that ensures our clients know that their pet is our priority and the referring veterinarian happy in the knowledge that their client is in good hands. Our rehabilitation and sports medicine program includes acupuncture, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, e-stim, hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise equipment, shockwave therapy, joint injection therapy (PRP, BMAC/PRP, Radiosynoviorthesis, polyacrylamide hydrogels, others). We also perform muscular skeletal ultrasound and needle arthroscopy. 
Learn more on our website at VRAVet.com

Deadline for applications is March 9th 2024. Residency starts on July 15th, 2024.

To apply, email Danny Lewis on dlewis@petvetcarecenters.com #LI-DL1

 

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Why Consider Our Gaithersburg Hospital?

At Veterinary Referral Associates, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

  • We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Veterinary Referral Associates, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.
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