Equine Intern Veterinarian - 2025/2026

Job Description

Bayhill Equine is a fully ambulatory practice specializing in sports medicine for the performance horse. With a highly trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment and treatment protocols, Bayhill Equine stands as the preeminent practice in the Bay Area.

The sports medicine aspect includes pre-purchase exams, lameness workups and treatment, and the latest techniques in regenerative medicine. We offer the latest diagnostic equipment in an ambulatory practice including digital x-ray and ultrasound, and both 1-meter and 3-meter video endoscopes. Treatment modalities include stem cell therapy, Alpha 2 EQ, PRP, IRAP, Pro Stride and a class 4 laser. We also offer acupuncture services.

Staffing Number: Approximately 8-10 employees including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, office manager, receptionist/clerical staff.

Case Load: Approximately 5,000 ambulatory cases per year.

Types of Cases: Highest level of sports medicine for primarily hunter/jumpers.

Our caseload also includes a significant number of dressage, eventing, and some pleasure horses. Most cases are lameness oriented.

Estimated Daily or Weekly Workload: Varies with time of year and emergency case load.

Normal business hours are 9:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. Emergency services are provided 24 hours a day to clients on the Peninsula.

Philosophy of Internship: To provide a new veterinarian the opportunity to practice quality equine medicine in a learning environment that is conducive to increasing their knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine, along with exposure to the day-to-day factors of managing a private practice, thus providing them with the tools to become a successful equine veterinarian.

Prerequisites for Internship: DVM degree, completion of National Boards Exam (NAVLE), a California DVM license or eligibility for licensure in the state of California, at least three professional and personal references and a personal interview.

List of Internship Duties in Practice: Duties will involve performing or assisting in all ambulatory calls, almost exclusively with a lameness and sports medicine focus, as well as Emergency duty.

Emergency Duty Requirements: Rotating schedule with other associate veterinarians, always with direct or indirect supervision of a staff veterinarian.

Employee Benefits: 7 days paid leave, 3 days paid leave for CE, Professional Liability Insurance and AAEP dues paid by the practice. Health insurance and other supplemental benefits provided.

Internship Duration: One year.

Internship Salary: $2500 per month in addition to the above benefits. Housing stipend provided.

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.