Equine Internship Opportunity - 2027

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, Inc; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, Inc. invites applications for the 2027 Equine Veterinary Internship.

This program provides hands-on experience, close mentorship, and exposure to a broad equine caseload in a supportive team focused on professional growth. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced veterinarians from day one, gaining independence while receiving guidance across lameness, performance evaluations, emergency care, reproduction, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required.
• Compassionate and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine.
• Strong interest in equine practice and continued clinical development.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the medical team from day one.
• Gain hands-on exposure to lameness, emergency care, reproduction, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and preventative care.
• Strengthen diagnostic approach, technical abilities, case management, and client communication.
• Develop skills through ambulatory and hospital experiences.
• Grow independence with mentorship and collaboration.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Job description

# 2027 Equine Veterinary Internship | Blue Ridge Equine Clinic**Start your equine veterinary career with hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a team invested in helping you grow.****Blue Ridge Equine Clinic** is now accepting candidates for our **2027 Equine Veterinary Internship Program**. This opportunity is designed for motivated veterinary graduates who want to build confidence, sharpen their clinical skills, and gain meaningful experience across a diverse equine caseload.Located in the heart of Virginia’s horse country, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic provides both ambulatory and hospital-based care for sport horses, pleasure horses, breeding horses, and more. As an intern, you will be an active member of the medical team from day one, learning alongside experienced equine veterinarians while progressively building the skills and independence needed for your next step in practice.### **Dedicated Mentorship** Work closely with experienced equine veterinarians who are committed to teaching, collaboration, and helping you develop into a confident clinician.**Real Hands-On Medicine** Gain exposure to a broad range of cases, including lameness and performance evaluations, emergency care, reproduction, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and preventative care.**Clinical Skill Development** Strengthen your diagnostic approach, technical abilities, case management, and client communication through meaningful involvement in real cases.**Ambulatory + Hospital Experience** Develop a well-rounded clinical foundation through exposure to both field and hospital-based medicine.**Growing Independence** Take on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence develop, with support from an experienced team when you need it.**A Collaborative Environment** Join a team that values communication, compassion, curiosity, and working together to provide exceptional care for horses and their owners.## **Who We’re Looking For**Our ideal 2027 intern is curious, hardworking, compassionate, and excited to learn. You should enjoy being part of a team while also being ready to take initiative and embrace the challenges that come with equine practice.## ## Qualifications• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required • Compassionate and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine • Strong interest in equine practice and continued clinical development • Ability to lift 40+ lbs. • Valid driver’s license**Sick of filling out applications? Email your resume directly to Stina Radinovic at** **[e-mail]****.**#LI-CR1At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:* Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.* Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.* Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.* Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.* A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.