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Atlantic Equine Services is seeking qualified applicants for an Equine Sports Medicine Fellowship ... residency training. This opportunity will include working throughout the northeast from April ...

Atlantic Equine Services is seeking qualified applicants for an Equine Sports Medicine Fellowship ... residency training. This opportunity will include working throughout the northeast from April ...

Candidates who have not completed ACVS/ECVS residency programs but are trained through the American ... The distribution of effort between equine and food animals will be determined by the candidate ...

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How much do equine residency jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for equine residency in the United States is $347,715.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $320,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an equine residency?

An equine residency is a postgraduate training program for veterinarians who wish to specialize in the medical and surgical care of horses. These programs typically last 3-4 years and are offered at veterinary teaching hospitals or large equine practices. Residents receive advanced clinical training, participate in research, and may prepare for board certification in specialties such as surgery, internal medicine, or theriogenology. Completion of an equine residency can open doors to careers in academia, referral practice, or industry. Admission is highly competitive and usually requires prior internship or extensive equine veterinary experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an equine residency, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Equine Residency, candidates need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, strong clinical skills in equine medicine, and completion of a veterinary internship. Familiarity with diagnostic imaging, laboratory equipment, and electronic medical records is essential, and relevant certifications such as state veterinary licensure are typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help residents build trust with clients and collaborate effectively with veterinary teams. These competencies ensure the delivery of high-quality care and successful case management in a demanding equine veterinary environment.

What are some common challenges faced during an equine residency, and how can residents best prepare for them?

During an Equine Residency, residents often encounter challenges such as managing a demanding caseload, balancing clinical duties with research or teaching responsibilities, and adapting to a fast-paced, on-call environment. Residents may also need to quickly build strong communication skills to collaborate with senior veterinarians, veterinary students, and horse owners. To best prepare, prospective residents should focus on developing effective time management strategies, seek mentorship, and remain flexible and open to feedback, which can help them navigate the diverse and intensive experiences typical of equine clinical practice.

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Infographic showing various Equine Residency job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 41% Full Time, 57% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $347,715 per year, or $167.2 per hour.

Equine Sports Medicine Fellowship

Dover, NH • On-site

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Veterinary Services

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Atlantic Equine Services is seeking qualified applicants for an Equine Sports Medicine Fellowship, 6 months in Dover, New Hampshire and 6 months in Wellington, Florida. This is an intensive hands-on opportunity for additional exposure to lameness diagnosis and treatment.
We are seeking candidates who have already completed a one-year general equine internship. The position is suitable for individuals who are looking to enter sports medicine private practice or for those wishing to enter advanced residency training. This opportunity will include working throughout the northeast from April - November and will be based in Wellington, Florida from November - March so will require eligibility for NH, MA, CT and FL licenses. Out-of-state travel is required with housing provided.
We are a progressive equine sports medicine practice, providing services at the farm as well as at horse shows. Services include lameness examinations, pre-purchase exams, consultations with referring veterinarians, maintenance of performance horses, as well as providing primary care at horse shows.
We are currently a five-doctor practice, including board certified specialists in surgery (ACVS), sports medicine and rehabilitation (ACVSMR), as well as internal medicine (ACVIM-LA). We offer our clients a full array of diagnostic tools (Digital radiography, Digital Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Lameness locator) as well as cutting edge treatment options, including regenerative therapies (bone marrow derived stem cells, PRP, PROSTRIDE, IRAP, A2M) ECSWT, Artemis laser therapy, Functional Electrical Stimulation therapy (FES). Elective surgeries are performed on client horses at various regional facilities.
Candidates will be involved in Journal Clubs and in prospective and retrospective clinical research projects with opportunity for authorship in publications.
For more details, please contact - debbie.hughes@nva.com or call/text - 629.292.3853
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