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
Abby Kepley, DVM
Dr. Kepley’s journey in veterinary medicine began with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UNC Chapel Hill, followed by a master’s degree in Physiology from NC State. She then earned her DVM degree from NC State. During veterinary school, Dr. Kepley gained valuable experience working as a vet assistant at Rolesville Veterinary Hospital. She chose to continue her journey with Vets Pets through the ER Focused Internship program, drawn by the inclusive and supportive environment that she believed would provide the optimal setting for her professional development as a new graduate.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Kepley enjoys spending her free time reading, gardening, and hiking with her dog, Grimm. In addition to her interest in small animal emergency medicine, Dr. Kepley is passionate about working with exotic animals and wildlife in the future.
Hope King, DVM
Growing up in a small rural town in upstate New York along the scenic Hudson River, Dr. Hope King developed a deep appreciation for nature and animals. She pursued a B.A. in Biology from Hartwick College, graduating in 2016. Driven by a passion for veterinary medicine, Dr. King went on to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2024. She is currently completing an internship at Vets Pets, where her special interests lie in trauma and emergency surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. King is an active region officer for a national Subaru off-roading group focused on environmental protection and appreciation. She also serves as the president of the Bowlero Funnies Bowling League and enjoys spending her free time as an amateur video gamer and avid board game player.
Dr. King’s love for science and enjoyment of solving puzzles drew her to veterinary medicine. To her, every case feels like a new puzzle to solve. The most rewarding part of being a veterinarian for Dr. King is making a difference in so many lives.
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.