Earlysville, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
2027 Equine Veterinary Internship | Blue Ridge Equine Clinic Start your equine veterinary career with hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a team invested in helping you grow. Blue Ridge ...
Earlysville, VA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
2027 Equine Veterinary Internship | Blue Ridge Equine Clinic Start your equine veterinary career with hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a team invested in helping you grow. Blue Ridge ...
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$16.25 - $22/hr
... interns, and staff, and participates in scheduled after-hours, weekend on-call coverage as required. This position requires demonstrated competencies in customer service, equine clinical support, and ...
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$16.25 - $22/hr
... interns, and staff, and participates in scheduled after-hours, weekend on-call coverage as required. This position requires demonstrated competencies in customer service, equine clinical support, and ...
$14 - $19/hr
... interns, and staff, and participates in scheduled after-hours, weekend on-call coverage as required. This position requires demonstrated competencies in customer service, equine clinical support, and ...
$14 - $19/hr
... interns, and staff, and participates in scheduled after-hours, weekend on-call coverage as required. This position requires demonstrated competencies in customer service, equine clinical support, and ...
An Equine Internship is a temporary hands-on position designed to provide students or recent graduates with practical experience in the equine industry. Interns typically assist with horse care, training, veterinary support, barn management, and other related tasks, depending on the focus of the internship. These positions can be found at equine hospitals, breeding farms, training facilities, or riding programs. Equine internships help individuals gain professional skills, build industry connections, and often serve as a stepping stone to full-time careers in the field.
As an Equine Intern, your daily responsibilities typically include feeding, grooming, and exercising horses, assisting with medical treatments or veterinary procedures, and maintaining clean, safe stables. You’ll often support experienced staff with routine health checks, administer medications under supervision, and help with facility management tasks. Interns may also have opportunities to observe or participate in advanced equine care, including farrier visits and rehabilitative therapy sessions. This hands-on role is designed to build foundational skills while offering insight into the varied operations of a professional equine facility.
To thrive in an Equine Internship, you need a foundational knowledge of horse care, basic veterinary principles, and hands-on handling skills, often supported by coursework in animal science or pre-veterinary studies. Familiarity with barn management systems, equine healthcare equipment, and safety protocols is commonly required. Dependability, strong communication, and a willingness to learn are vital soft skills that set candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the well-being of horses, contributing effectively to the team, and making the most of the learning opportunities presented during the internship.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
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Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Start your equine veterinary career with hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a team invested in helping you grow.
Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is now accepting candidates for our 2027 Equine Veterinary Internship Program. This opportunity is designed for motivated veterinary graduates who want to build confidence, sharpen their clinical skills, and gain meaningful experience across a diverse equine caseload.
Located in the heart of Virginia's horse country, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic provides both ambulatory and hospital-based care for sport horses, pleasure horses, breeding horses, and more. As an intern, you will be an active member of the medical team from day one, learning alongside experienced equine veterinarians while progressively building the skills and independence needed for your next step in practice.
Dedicated Mentorship
Work closely with experienced equine veterinarians who are committed to teaching, collaboration, and helping you develop into a confident clinician.
Real Hands-On Medicine
Gain exposure to a broad range of cases, including lameness and performance evaluations, emergency care, reproduction, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and preventative care.
Clinical Skill Development
Strengthen your diagnostic approach, technical abilities, case management, and client communication through meaningful involvement in real cases.
Ambulatory + Hospital Experience
Develop a well-rounded clinical foundation through exposure to both field and hospital-based medicine.
Growing Independence
Take on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence develop, with support from an experienced team when you need it.
A Collaborative Environment
Join a team that values communication, compassion, curiosity, and working together to provide exceptional care for horses and their owners.
Our ideal 2027 intern is curious, hardworking, compassionate, and excited to learn. You should enjoy being part of a team while also being ready to take initiative and embrace the challenges that come with equine practice.
Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required
Compassionate and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
Strong interest in equine practice and continued clinical development
Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
Valid driver's license
Sick of filling out applications? Email your resume directly to Stina Radinovic at cradinovic@amerivet.com.
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At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
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