Ophthalmology Intern, NorthStar VETS' flagship hospital in Robbinsville Township, NJ

NorthStar VETS' flagship hospital in Robbinsville Township, NJ, houses over 50 specialty and emergency doctors in our state-of-the-art 33,000 square foot facility. Our ophthalmology service currently has two board-certified ophthalmologists. The goal of this one-year specialty internship is to better prepare and support the individual for an ophthalmology residency.

Program Dates: 07/13/2026 - 07/13/2027

Our ophthalmology intern gains extensive clinical experience with ophthalmic examination, basic ophthalmic surgical skills, efficient management of a high caseload of patients, and excellent communication with clients and referring veterinarians. Didactic instruction includes monthly Gelatt rounds and bimonthly journal club with a cooperating university ophthalmology service.

The ophthalmology intern works four days during the week on our ophthalmology service and one day a week on our emergency service. This shift will be either at our main location in Robbinsville or one of the satellite locations. This shift will likely be a weekend shift.

Salary and benefits packages surpass the national average. The highly collaborative and supportive environment between specialists at our hospital is unrivaled, resulting in the best care for our clients and patients.

Obtaining NJ State License prior to their start date is required, these fees are reimbursed by the hospital.

The application must have completed a 1-year rotating internship or equivalent time in private practice.

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026, application submission and further details on VIRMP.

Please contact our program director, Dr. Kristina Vygantas, at kvygantas@northstarvets.com for more information or to contact the current specialty intern.