Equine Intern Veterinarian - 2024/2025

Job Description

Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center is accepting applications for 2024-2025 internship opportunities!

Philosophy of Internship: The goal of our internship is to provide you with a quality experience which balances in-hospital, ambulatory and academic veterinary medicine.

You will have the experience and knowledge to begin a residency program or a career in private equine ambulatory practice upon successful completion of the program. The internship will provide you with an equivalent of approximately 5 years worth of private practice experience. You will acquire knowledge through diligent research on the cases that come through the hospital and out in the field. We will provide you with guidance and active training so you can leave Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center prepared for either a residency or private practice.

Additional Information: Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center has been serving the veterinary medical needs for horses for over 30 years.

Committed to our clients and their horses, we aim to provide the highest quality of equine veterinary care and excellent service to ensure the health and performance of every horse we serve. Chaparral Veterinary Medical Center is experienced in all types of medical and surgical conditions. You will be trained by boarded surgeons and internal medicine specialists.

We offer first rate equine care. Subsidized rental housing is available on-site on a first come first served basis. Please inquire for details.

Internship Established: 2003

Direct Supervision: 3-6 Months

Estimated Workload: 50-60 hrs/week

Emergency Duties (Nights / Week): 4

Internship Salary: $50,200 includes housing stipend

BENEFITS:

Housing : Yes

Vacation: Yes

Licensing: No

On Call Compensation: If licensed in AZ, yes for ambulatory coverage

Professional Dues: Yes

Internship Duties: Duties include workup and management of appointments and emergencies, primary care of hospitalized patients including treatments and writing orders, assisting in surgery, along with night duties for surgical, referred cases and primary emergency call (which is shared among intern-mates). We invite interns to participate on ambulatory calls as time allows and when interesting cases arise.

Rotations include surgery, internal medicine and a night/emergency rotation. Each intern will rotate on all services. The night rotation includes workup of emergencies with the specialist on call and overnight duties with hospitalized patients. Night technician support is also utilized for patient care.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.