Equine Intern Veterinarian 2026/2027

Job Description

12 MONTH Private Practice Rotating Internship – Ambulatory and Hospital

South Shore Equine Clinic offers a 12-month internship program to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a Massachusetts state veterinary license. The goal of this internship is to allow the intern to become a qualified ambulatory associate, as well as a qualified diagnostician familiar with all aspects of diagnostics and to become comfortable with treatment options.

Case load: Performance horse evaluations – H/J, eventing, and dressage show horse, Standardbred racehorses, western pleasure, emphasis on diagnostics and therapeutic options. Lameness workups, imaging (DR, Ultrasound, MRI), shockwave, Tenex procedures, PRP, IRAP, Arthramid, and conventional intra-articular care. Internal medicine caseload includes referrals as well as ophthalmic and medical colic cases; preventative care and dentistry; no colic surgery performed. General ambulatory/emergencies seen weekly and as needed.

Types of cases: 40% performance horse evaluations, 30% Preventative care/internal medicine, 20% general ambulatory, 5-10% reproductive (seasonal), 5% emergency (no colic surgery)

Estimated breakdown of workload: Ambulatory/hospital/emergency rotations. Monday, Wednesday & Friday – full days ambulatory, routine preventative care as well as lameness/purchase exams. Tuesday/Thursday AM – in clinic cases and surgeries; Tuesday/Thursday PM – ambulatory. Saturday AM – in clinic caseload and weekend ambulatory treatments.

Emergency duty requirements: Shared rotation with one or two other interns including nights and weekends (with back-up clinician)

Amount of supervision: Heavily mentored/supervised initially, leading to independence for emergencies and some days and/or procedures on an individual basis ultimately leading to independent days of scheduled appointments.

Prerequisite Application Process: Graduate from AVMA accredited school, passed NAVLE, eligible for a Massachusetts vet license and a valid driver’s license are all requirements.

Compensation: 12-Month stipend of $42,500 plus emergency fees and an extensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Offered to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a Massachusetts veterinary license.

Internship Goals:

Become a qualified ambulatory associate comfortable treating all types of cases:

• Podiatry and laminitis
• Dentistry (Floating and extractions)
• Ophthalmology (ulcers, uveitis, SCC, Subpalpebral lavage systems)
• Cellulitis
• Metabolic and Cushing’s Disease
• Colic (emergency and chronic care)
• Reproduction management (estrus synchronization and artificial insemination)
• Lacerations and Field Surgery (castrations, enucleations, tumor removals)
• Skin disease (Melanoma, SCC, hives, immune mediated)
• Lameness and Sports medicine: Conventional and Regenerative therapies,
• Rehabilitation programs, Extracorporeal shockwave, and Game Ready therapies
• Tenex Procedures
• Senior and Geriatric care
• Ultrasonography (limbs, thorax, abdomen, eyes, guided injections)
• Digital Radiographs (limbs, skulls, necks, backs)
• Acupuncture and Chiropractic (VSMT) care
• All aspects of Preventative Care

On call split with other intern(s) and associates; always with a back-up clinician.

Housing available within 10 minutes of clinic.

Enjoy the local culture (seasonal festivals, historical traditions, taverns and pubs).

Enjoy all that Boston and New England have to offer: History, Sports, Beaches and oceans, Walking and Hiking trails, Skiing.

Number of intern positions of this type

2

This internship is a good fit for prospective interns wanting to pursue:

• Equine general practice
• Racetrack practice
• Sports medicine practice

Start date

July 1, 2026

End date

June 30, 2027

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