New one-year rotating internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky. Open to recent graduates and experienced veterinarians who may be interested in more focused training within these specialties.  Interns will rotate within three of our busy specialty services including equine sports medicine, ophthalmology, and internal medicine under the supervision of FEI official veterinarian(s), board-certified ophthalmologist, and six equine internists respectively. 

Responsibilities include:

Ophthalmology Rotation:

The intern will be responsible for providing and assisting with case management of inpatients, outpatients, and farm calls under the guidance and supervision of a board-certified ophthalmologist.

• Typical cases seen include keratitis (septic, descemetocele, corneal perforations, keratomalacia, immune-mediated), uveitis (anterior to panuveitis), periocular and ocular neoplasia, periocular and ocular trauma, glaucoma, cataracts, neuro-ophthalmic disease, and congenital abnormalities.
• The intern will need to administer and monitor standing sedation and general anesthesia in equine patients, as well as surgically prep and assist with surgical procedures.
• The objective of the ophthalmology rotation is to gain further knowledge of complicated ocular disorders, diagnostic testing (including tonometry), electroretinogram (ERG), ocular ultrasound, and formulate appropriate therapies from a medical and surgical case management standpoint.
• The goal of the specialty equine ophthalmology internship rotation is to prepare the successful applicant for a future residency role or to transition into practice with a strong ophthalmology knowledge base and skill set.

Sport Horse Rotation:

The intern will be responsible for assisting with appointments and case management in the field and at office visits for equine athletes competing in hunters, jumpers, dressage, combined-training, western performance, and racing. 

• The candidate will become proficient at lameness exams and purchase examinations, along with gaining exposure and hands-on experience in skills including regional nerve blocks, radiograph and ultrasound acquisition and interpretation, intra-articular injections, ultrasound-guided injections, and regenerative medicine techniques.
• During the rotation, the intern will become an FEI treating veterinarian participating in a veterinary role at both USEF and FEI sanctioned events.
• The intern will also become practiced in general field medicine, emergencies at local facilities, and at shows.
• The overall objective of the sports medicine rotation is to prepare the intern for a residency in equine sports medicine or a career in equine practice with an emphasis on sports medicine by providing advanced clinical training in traditional equine sports medicine, complementary medicine focused on the equine athlete, and rehabilitation.

Internal Medicine Rotation:

• The intern would be expected to share in day-to-day inpatient evaluation and care and to be responsible for daily elective and emergency duties under the guidance and supervision of a board-certified internist.
• Typical cases admitted to the internal medicine department include neonatal foals, broodmares with pre and post-foaling complications (such as hemorrhaging shock and uterine injury), high-risk pregnancies, and horses with pneumonia, gastrointestinal disorders, renal and hepatic disorders, and neurologic disease including acute trauma.
• The objective of the internal medicine rotation is to gain further knowledge of internal medicine clinical conditions, expertise in critical patient evaluation, fluid and antimicrobial therapy, ultrasonography, and endoscopic procedures all under the direct supervision of an internist.

Additional Expectations:  

Regular attendance at practice rounds and journal discussions.

Completion of a publishable case report and/or participation in a prospective or retrospective study. 

Prerequisites for Acceptance:

• Completion in good standing of a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university
• A passing score on the NAVLE.
• A veterinary license and accreditation to practice in the State of Kentucky.
• All required board tests must be completed by the beginning of the internship.

Application Process:

Email information to: Emily Siffert at esiffert@hagyard.com

Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are evaluated upon submission. 
1. Letter of Intent addressed to Dr. Kathy MacGillivray
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Kathy MacGillivray