Website Vetcor
Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic offers a 1-year internship in equine and farm animal medicine aimed at launching new veterinarians into successful careers. Interns receive exceptional mentorship, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary. Seven experienced veterinarians will provide diverse perspectives and guidance, rooted in a clinic culture that values family, boundaries, and work-life balance.
The structured program covers all aspects of equine ambulatory care—including preventive medicine, dentistry, lameness, internal medicine, reproduction, and emergency services. Additional training includes farm animal medicine (primarily small ruminants and camelids, with some beef and dairy cattle, and potbellied pigs) and some exotic species. The current caseload is 75% equine, 20% farm animals, and under 5% exotics.
-Veterinary school official transcript
-Personal statement
-Curriculum Vitae
-Three to four letters of recommendation
-Personal interview
-Externship at the Elkhorn Veterinary Clinic
-Job Details: 12-month program starting June 1 (flexible based on school schedule and availability).
-Schedule: 3-4 days/week (Monday- Friday) + every other weekend on emergency call.
-Typical hours: 8 AM – 5 PM.
-On-call: 2 weeknights + every other weekend.
-First – third month: Intern shadows another vet full-time and for all emergencies depending upon the intern’s proficiency
-Intern rotates throughout the week with different veterinarians.
-On-call duties transition to independent coverage based on progress, with full support always available.
-Primary responsibilities include case management (patient, client, and other associates), emergencies, and entry-level surgeries.
-Intern participates in complex cases under supervision.
-Monthly formal rounds with daily, continuous case interaction among associates.
-Timely feedback as needed, Weekly informal reviews; quarterly formal evaluation with written feedback
To apply for this job email your details to mblack@elkhornvet.com
