Equine Rotating Internship: Elite Mentorship & Diverse Cases

Thrive Pet Care

Snohomish (WA)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Two days off per week

Orientation program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

VIN and AVMA memberships

License reimbursement (WA & DEA)

60 hours PTO

NAVLE registration reimbursement

Professional liability coverage

Online CPR training (BLS/ACLS)

Surgical and endoscopy training

Disability insurance eligibility

401(k) retirement plan eligibility

Dues/expenses coverage

Relocation allowance

CE support for conference attendance

Ambulatory on-call compensation: 90%

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a one-year Equine Rotating Internship at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, WA, starting June 2027. The program blends hospital-based medicine with ambulatory practice, training recent grads in equine medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, and general equine care.

Interns work under experienced clinicians, with a focus on progressive independence, mentorship, and case responsibility.

Qualifications

Candidates must have completed veterinary school and be eligible to obtain a veterinary license in Washington State.
Valid driver's license required.
Available to begin by June 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

Maintain primary case responsibility under supervision, including daily patient assessments, diagnostic and treatment planning, medical record documentation, and participation in rounds.
Assist with anesthesia, surgical and internal medicine procedures.
Participate in monthly journal clubs and gain ambulatory experience in dentistry, lameness examinations, reproduction, podiatry, and general equine practice.