Apply to CVCA Cardiac Care for
PETS RESIDENCY
To apply, send CV, letter of intent, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation to Michael Brasz ( michael.brasz@cvcavets.com)
Deadline to apply for Residency Class starting in Summer 2026: October 15, 2025
It is encouraged to visit one or more of the locations that will be accepting residents.
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets will review all application packages and make selections for the upcoming residency.
3-Year Residency Program.
TOMORROW’S BOARD-CERTIFIED VETERINARY CARDIOLOGIST.
Our 3-year residency program is designed to provide a supportive learning environment for tomorrow’s board-certified veterinary cardiologist.
The CVCA Veterinary Cardiology Residency program is fully accredited through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).
Your first step
TO BECOMING A VETERINARY CARDIOLOGIST.
With veterinary school behind you, it's time to find the best veterinary cardiology residency program for you.
The CVCA Cardiology Residency program was developed in 1995 by our cardiologists. They understand first hand the needs of residents developing in this specialty field - the hands-on training, academic specialization, and professional support needed to master this specialty medicine.
At the foundation of the academic program is a tight knit community of support to help every CVCA resident achieve success in the specialty.
Rich Residency TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Our 3-year program is a structured learning program, with progressive learning and hands-on experience in cases. Over the course of the program you will become more confident and independent in providing high quality cardiac care to patients. You will also engage in research to advance veterinary cardiac medicine and learn of new procedures and advances in the industry. You will also prepare to qualify through your board examinations.
Here are some of the many learning modes in the CVCA residency program:
- ✅ Observing, assisting, carrying patient cases
- ✅ ECG Rounds
- ✅ Journal Club
- ✅ Lectures & Presentations
- ✅ Pediatric Rounds (at local hospital)
- ✅ Rotations in other disciplines (internal medicine, neurology, radiology, oncology)
- ✅ Hospital-based rounds
- ✅ Out Rotations in other disciplines
- ✅ Reading assignments
- ✅ Educational case logs
- ✅ Echocardiography logs
- ✅ Research, Clinical Study and Projects
- ✅ Reading & Research Days
- ✅ Continuing Education programs
- ✅ Attendance at veterinary association forums and meetings
- ✅ Writing blog posts or newsletter articles
Success in your BOARD EXAMINATIONS
Passing your qualifying board examinations is a milestone. It requires significant and diligent preparation over many months. And it can be very stressful.
This is one of the ways that CVCA differentiates itself from other residency programs. We have dedicated one-on-one mentorship with our residents to help them every step of their residency. CVCA residents also band together to support one another to support and help each other along the way - sharing best practices and providing mutual support.
We go another step further by building actual test prep tools for the residents, including practice questions and model answers, along with tools and resources available through a test prep website.
Life after your CVCA RESIDENCY
Your CVCA residency is just the beginning of your career… and may be just the beginning of your relationship with CVCA too. We retain many of our residents to become the leading diplomates in our practice.
Many residents choose to remain with CVCA because they know the quality of life we offer is unparalleled in our industry.
Our cardiologist can also evolve their professional career as their interests evolve. This is only the beginning of your successful and fulfilling career. Being a part of CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets means you can write your own career journey, wherever your interests lead you.
