After reading a recent article depicting the abusive nature of veterinary internships in the United States, I felt compelled to come out of the shadows and tell the world about my horrible experience. I can still remember how excited I was when the VIRMP notified me I had matched. I was going to one of the premier practices to perform an internship for those seeking a residency. I had done an externship here so I thought I had a good idea of what I was getting into.