Equine Intern Veterinarian 2026/2027

Job Description

12 MONTH Private Practice Rotating Internship – Ambulatory and Hospital

South Shore Equine Clinic offers a 12-month internship program to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a Massachusetts state veterinary license. The goal of this internship is to allow the intern to become a qualified ambulatory associate, as well as a qualified diagnostician familiar with all aspects of diagnostics and to become comfortable with treatment options.

Case load: Performance horse evaluations – H/J, eventing, and dressage show horse, Standardbred racehorses, western pleasure, emphasis on diagnostics and therapeutic options. Lameness workups, imaging (DR, Ultrasound, MRI), shockwave, Tenex procedures, PRP, IRAP, Arthramid, and conventional intra-articular care. Internal medicine caseload includes referrals as well as ophthalmic and medical colic cases; preventative care and dentistry; no colic surgery performed. General ambulatory/emergencies seen weekly and as needed.

Types of cases: 40% performance horse evaluations, 30% Preventative care/internal medicine, 20% general ambulatory, 5-10% reproductive (seasonal), 5% emergency (no colic surgery)

Estimated breakdown of workload: Ambulatory/hospital/emergency rotations. Monday, Wednesday & Friday – full days ambulatory, routine preventative care as well as lameness/purchase exams. Tuesday/Thursday AM – in clinic cases and surgeries; Tuesday/Thursday PM – ambulatory. Saturday AM – in clinic caseload and weekend ambulatory treatments.

Emergency duty requirements: Shared rotation with one or two other interns including nights and weekends (with back-up clinician)

Amount of supervision: Heavily mentored/supervised initially, leading to independence for emergencies and some days and/or procedures on an individual basis ultimately leading to independent days of scheduled appointments.

Prerequisite Application Process: Graduate from AVMA accredited school, passed NAVLE, eligible for a Massachusetts vet license and a valid driver’s license are all requirements.

Compensation: 12-Month stipend of $42,500 plus emergency fees and an extensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Offered to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a Massachusetts veterinary license.

Internship Goals:

Become a qualified ambulatory associate comfortable treating all types of cases:

• Podiatry and laminitis
• Dentistry (Floating and extractions)
• Ophthalmology (ulcers, uveitis, SCC, Subpalpebral lavage systems)
• Cellulitis
• Metabolic and Cushing’s Disease
• Colic (emergency and chronic care)
• Reproduction management (estrus synchronization and artificial insemination)
• Lacerations and Field Surgery (castrations, enucleations, tumor removals)
• Skin disease (Melanoma, SCC, hives, immune mediated)
• Lameness and Sports medicine: Conventional and Regenerative therapies,
• Rehabilitation programs, Extracorporeal shockwave, and Game Ready therapies
• Tenex Procedures
• Senior and Geriatric care
• Ultrasonography (limbs, thorax, abdomen, eyes, guided injections)
• Digital Radiographs (limbs, skulls, necks, backs)
• Acupuncture and Chiropractic (VSMT) care
• All aspects of Preventative Care

On call split with other intern(s) and associates; always with a back-up clinician.

Housing available within 10 minutes of clinic.

Enjoy the local culture (seasonal festivals, historical traditions, taverns and pubs).

Enjoy all that Boston and New England have to offer: History, Sports, Beaches and oceans, Walking and Hiking trails, Skiing.

Number of intern positions of this type

This internship is a good fit for prospective interns wanting to pursue:

Equine general practice
Racetrack practice
Sports medicine practice

Start date

July 1, 2026

End date

June 30, 2027

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.

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Location:

Plympton, Massachusetts, United States

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