Equine Intern Veterinarian 2026/2027

Overview

The Ambulatory and Hospital South Shore Equine Clinic offers a 12-month rotating internship program for veterinary students who are eligible for a Massachusetts state veterinary license. The goal is to prepare interns for a career in equine general practice, with a focus on ambulatory care, diagnostics, and treatment options.

Case Load

• Performance horse evaluations – H/J, eventing, and dressage show horses, Standardbred racehorses, western pleasure, with 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.
• Cases: 40% performance horse evaluations, 30% Preventative care/internal medicine, 20% general ambulatory, 5-10% reproductive (seasonal), 5% emergency (no colic surgery).

Workload Breakdown

• 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).

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.

Prerequisites

• Graduate from AVMA accredited school
• Passed NAVLE
• Eligible for a Massachusetts vet license
• A valid driver’s license

Compensation

• 12-Month stipend of $42,500 plus emergency fees
• Extensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance

On Call Split

Interns share on-call duties with other interns and associates; always with a back-up clinician.

Housing

Housing available within 10 minutes of clinic.

Location and Culture

• 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

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

Number of Intern Positions

2

Start Date

July 1, 2026

End Date

June 30, 2027