Job Description

Emergency and Critical Care Residency

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Program Start Dates:

June 2026 and January 2027


Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is pleased to invite applications for our

Emergency and Critical Care Residency Program

, with upcoming openings beginning

June 2026

and

January 2027

.


OSVS is a 24-hour, referral and emergency hospital providing advanced veterinary care to patients across

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut

. Our facility houses a robust team of specialists representing multiple disciplines, including

Internal Medicine (6), Surgery (3), Radiology, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Neurology (2), Clinical Pathology, and Avian/Exotic Medicine

, as well as

three board-certified

Criticalists

and more than

15 experienced, internship-trained emergency clinicians

.


We are a teaching-oriented institution with long-standing, well-respected training programs, including residencies in

Emergency and Critical Care

and

Surgery

, as well as

rotating and surgical internships

. The OSVS culture emphasizes collegiality, mentorship, and excellence in clinical care.

Hospital and Facilities

Our 36,000-square-foot hospital includes a recently expanded

Intensive Care Unit

with dedicated

gastrointestinal and respiratory isolation areas

. The ICU is equipped with advanced life-support and monitoring technologies, including

hi-flow oxygen systems, mechanical ventilators, telemetric ECG, defibrillators, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure monitoring

.

Additional hospital resources include:

Four fully equipped surgical suites

for soft tissue, orthopedic, and laparoscopic procedures

CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, digital radiography

, and multiple

ultrasound units

Rigid and flexible endoscopy

capabilities Comprehensive in-house diagnostic laboratory (blood gas, electrolytes, CBC, chemistry, coagulation) Access to

parenteral nutrition, peritoneal dialysis

, and

radioactive iodine therapy

An active and well-organized

blood bank program

Program Overview

The

three-year residency

is structured in accordance with

ACVECC guidelines

and provides an extensive and progressive experience in clinical emergency and critical care medicine.

Residents spend approximately

60%

of their time in emergency and critical care immersion under the direct supervision of OSVS Criticalists. During less supervised rotations, residents maintain close contact with Criticalists through weekly case reviews and topic-based rounds focused on

board preparation and advanced case discussion

.


The remaining training time includes rotations through related disciplines such as

Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Anesthesia, Surgery, and Radiology

, ensuring a comprehensive and multidisciplinary educational experience.


Residents participate actively in

daily case rounds

,

didactic sessions

, and the

instruction of interns, technicians, and visiting students

. Opportunities for scholarly development include

attendance at the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS)

during two years of the residency and participation in

clinical rounds at local human hospitals

.


Our residency is designed to produce well-prepared, confident clinicians who are fully equipped for both

board certification and successful specialty practice

. Over the past seven years, OSVS residents have achieved a

100% publication completion rate

and a

90% first-attempt success rate

on the ACVECC certifying examination.

Faculty and Mentorship

Residents are directly supported by

three board-certified

Criticalists

and a large multidisciplinary specialty team. This provides continuous access to expert consultation and fosters an environment conducive to collaborative case management and professional growth.


Many of our former residents and interns have continued their careers at OSVS or within the

United Veterinary Care (UVC)

network, citing the hospital's strong educational foundation and supportive professional culture.

Location

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of southern New England. The region provides convenient access to

Providence

,

Boston

, and

Newport

, with coastal scenery, renowned restaurants, and cultural attractions all within close proximity.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must have completed a

small animal rotating internship

or possess significant experience as an emergency clinician in a hospital with specialty services.

Graduates of non-AVMA-accredited institutions must have fulfilled all requirements necessary to obtain

licensure in the state of Rhode Island

.

Immigration sponsorship

may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Application and Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Justine Johnson

jjohnson@osvs.net

www.osvs.net

Equal Employment OpportunityUnited Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.