Rotating Small Animal Internship
Experience ‘real world’ medicine
Join Vets Pets for a comprehensive non-VIRMP Internship offering new graduates exposure to various aspects of small animal veterinary medicine, including Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty Surgery, and General Practice.
Why Vets Pets
Vets Pets is a growing, privately owned company in North Carolina with locations spanning from the mountains to the coast. We focus on advancing veterinary medicine and the veterinary profession to meet diverse community needs.
Internship Details
Our non-VIRMP Internship designed for new veterinarians and aims to expose graduates to various facets of small animal veterinary medicine including Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty Surgery, General Practice and more.
Experience and Rotations
The internship includes rotations in After-Hours Emergency, 24-Hour Emergency-Critical Care, Specialty Surgery, General Practice, Ultrasound Referral Service, and HVHQ Spay-Neuter while the main focus is on Emergency Medicine. You will have the opportunity to handle complicated cases and busy caseloads under the mentorship of experienced emergency veterinarians. It will help you gain confidence and independence for future roles in emergency or high-quality general practice.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a base salary and it comes with a comprehensive benefits package. There is opportunity for a production bonus after the first six months for the right candidate.
Long-Term Goals
Vets Pets aims to introduce new graduates to a wide range of practice settings and styles. Our goal is to help graduates find their niche for maximum success and fulfillment in the veterinary field.
Our Current Interns
Jamela Bazil, DVM
Dr. Jamela Bazil grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and relocated to North Carolina in 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York at Albany in 2017 before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at North Carolina State University in 2026.
Before veterinary school, Dr. Bazil worked in general practice for two years, an experience that helped shape her passion for patient care and the veterinary profession. As she begins her veterinary career through the Vets Pets Internship Program, she looks forward to expanding her clinical skills and exploring her professional interests in small animal emergency medicine and exotic animal care.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Bazil enjoys reading, cooking, and learning to prepare dishes from different cultures from scratch. She shares her home with two cats, a sphynx named Remi and a calico named Ria, who keep life entertaining and regularly test the limits of her affection. She is also an aspiring plant parent, although she admits her success is still a work in progress.
What Dr. Bazil enjoys most about veterinary medicine is the opportunity to solve complex problems while advocating for animals who cannot speak for themselves. She is also passionate about helping people from underrepresented backgrounds feel welcomed, supported, and represented within the veterinary profession.
Juliette Daddario, DVM
Dr. Juliette Daddario grew up in Sarasota, Florida. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tufts University.
As she begins her veterinary career through the Vets Pets Internship Program, Dr. Daddario looks forward to expanding her clinical knowledge and skills while exploring her professional interests in emergency medicine and surgery.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Daddario enjoys traveling and spending time in nature. Whether hiking in the mountains, exploring new destinations, or swimming in the ocean, she appreciates any opportunity to be outdoors and experience the natural world.
What Dr. Daddario enjoys most about veterinary medicine is the ability to help animals heal while supporting the families who love them. She values the relationships built through patient care and finds great fulfillment in helping both pets and their people through challenging times.
Ariana King, DVM
Dr. Ariana King spent most of her childhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, though she was born in Peru and continues to cherish the connection to her extended family there. Growing up between cultures helped shape her appreciation for family, community, and the importance of meaningful relationships.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wake Forest University before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
As she begins her veterinary career through the Vets Pets Internship Program, Dr. King looks forward to expanding her clinical skills while pursuing her professional interests in emergency medicine, feline medicine, and soft tissue surgery.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. King enjoys staying active through heated fitness classes and spending quality time with her husband and three cats. Whether she is working out or relaxing with a good romantic comedy and her feline companions, she values opportunities to recharge and connect with the people and pets she loves.
What Dr. King enjoys most about veterinary medicine is the opportunity to care for both patients and the people who love them. She finds fulfillment in helping animals heal while providing guidance, support, and reassurance to their families.
Hear about a former intern’s experience
Taking the Next Step
Interested in talking more about the rotating small animal internship? Please fill out the form and we’ll schedule a formal introduction.
