The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center (MU VHC) in conjunction with the Webster Groves Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Center (WGAH) of St. Louis, MO is soliciting applications for a one-year internship in small animal general practice, combined with small animal emergency/critical care, small animal surgery, small animal internal medicine, or other specialty.  This internship program begins in July. A research/teaching option in small animal surgery, small animal emergency and/critical care, or other available specialty for the university portion of the internship is also possible for the interested candidate. This internship is designed to prepare the intern for application to a residency in the candidate’s intended specialty while practicing high quality small animal medicine at a large multi-doctor private practice and rotating in the specialty of choice at the MU VHC.

At the WGAH, the intern will work three consecutive 12-hour full-service shifts (typically, Friday-Saturday-Sunday) every other week, and these shifts could be overnight. When not in St. Louis, structured exposure to the intern’s specialty of choice (Emergency/Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, or other available specialty) will be provided at the MU VHC. The ideal applicant is one who has at least one year of private practice experience or has completed a small animal rotating internship and who desires to pursue residency training upon completion of this specialty internship. Eligibility for a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Missouri is mandatory.  Maintaining a valid driver’s license for the duration of the program is required.  

The program is restricted to United States Citizens, United States Permanent Residents (i.e. those holding a “Green Card”), or non-residents who have Employment Authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service valid for the duration of the program. The School provides neither assistance for nor support for obtaining such Employment Authorization.  Our office does not sponsor H-1B, E-3, O-1 or J-1 visas or permanent residency applications for residents and interns. If you have questions regarding your immigration status and eligibility please contact the MU International Center at scholars@missouri.edu.

Applications are accepted annually from February 10th through February 28th. To apply, please e-mail a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to F. A. (Tony) Mann, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ACVECC: MannF@missouri.edu.  For additional information applicants may contact Dr. Mann via e-mail or at 573-882-7821. Applicants are also invited to contact Dr. Patrick Tate at WGAH at 314-968-4310.

Note: Applicants must specify that they are applying for the Webster Groves program as there are other similar programs available at the University of Missouri. Applications to other programs require separate applications.

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment: The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

About Webster Groves Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Center

Webster Groves Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Center (WGAH) is a large 20+ doctor small animal practice located in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dr. Andrew Love founded WGAH, P.C. on May 31, 1965.  Initially, Dr. and Mrs. Love ran the practice themselves in a small, two-story building. In December 1981, the expanding number of patients and employees necessitated Dr. Love moving his practice to an adjacent site where it remained until August of 2003.

In 1984, WGAH was accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and joined an elite group of hospitals dedicated to providing pets with high quality medical care. The hospital also received AAHA referral accreditation for Feline and Canine Specialty in 2010 and Internal Medicine in 2013. By meeting AAHA standards for comprehensive professional services, WGAH confirms the high standards that have always been paramount in this practice.

Webster Groves Animal Hospital made its second move on August 18, 2003.  The new facility, at more than sixteen thousand square feet, has two floors large enough to house the ever-growing veterinary staff, which includes board-certified veterinary practitioners and a board-certified internist.  The new building, with two parking lots, a large reception area, and a community room for public meeting, offers convenience for our clients and patients.  To better serve our clients, we elected to be open 24 hours, 365 days a year on April 1, 2012.

Services offered at WGAH include: Small Animal Medicine, Small Animal Surgery and Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Urgent and Emergency Care, Laser Surgery, Digital Radiology, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, In-House Laboratory, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Reproductive Services, Boarding, Avian & Exotic Medicine, Emergency Power Generator, On-Line Pharmacy, and Obedience Training.

July of 2018 marked another milestone for WGAH with the opening of the Webster Groves Animal Wellness Center.  Our Wellness Center is located one block east of our main location and was formed with one goal in mind – providing exceptional wellness care in a relaxing and quiet environment.  Services include puppy and kitten initial exams and vaccination packages, annual health care packages, and overall routine wellness care.

Residency or Specialty Internship positions obtained by participants upon program completion:

2020-2021

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency Position: 2
Program Obtained:

2 Radiology Residency

2019-2020

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency Position: 1
Program Obtained:

1 Radiology Residency
1 Anesthesia Specialty Intern

2018-2019

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Program Obtained:

1 Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency
1 Small Animal Surgery Residency

2017-2018

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency Position: 0
Program Obtained:

1 Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Internship

2016-2017

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency Position: 2
Program Obtained:

1 Small Animal Surgery Residency
1 Nutrition Residency

2015-2016

Number of Interns in Program: 1
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 1
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 1
Program Obtained:

1 Neurology Residency

2014-2015

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Program Obtained:

1 Sports medicine research fellowship
1 Small Animal Surgery Specialty Internship

2013-2014

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Program Obtained:

1 Small Animal Surgery Residency
1 Cardiology Residency

2012-2013

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Program Obtained:

1 Cardiology Residency
1 Postdoctoral Fellowship

2011-2012

Number of Interns in Program: 2
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 2
Program Obtained:

2 Small Animal Surgery Residency

2010-2011

Number of Interns in Program: 1
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 1
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 1
Program Obtained:

1 Small Animal Surgery Residency

2009 – 2010

Number of Interns in Program: 1
Number of Interns Applied for Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 1
Number of Interns Obtained Residency or Specialty Internship Position: 1
Program Obtained:

1 Small Animal Surgery Residency