The Intern Program at Carolina Equine Hospital is a one year position running from mid-June to the following June 30^th.  Applications are accepted on a rolling timeline until positions are filled with candidates that share our team-based culture. 

On call commitment is 50% and daily hours may vary based on season.  Work life balance and time-off is strongly supported, including 2 weeks paid vacation and additional time for CE.

Training and mentoring is available in all services offered, including:

-Dentistry: routine dental care, advanced extractions, and digital X-rays (intra-oral and standard views).

-Sports Medicine:  digital radiography, ultrasound, shockwave, lameness locator evaluation, joint injection and biological therapies. 

-Emergency care: colic, wound management, ambulatory triage and secondary level hospitalization.

-Equine reproductive services: routine breeding exams, artificial insemination, collection and semen processing, epididymal semen collection, embryo transfer, and assisted foaling.

-Internal medicine: resident Internal Medicine Diplomate on staff (advanced cardiology, neurology and oncology), gastroscopy, upper airway endoscopy, full laboratory equipment, SAA analyzer, and ECG equipment. 

-Surgery: full surgical suite available, currently performing mostly musculoskeletal and reproductive surgeries.

-Alternative medicine: acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicine.

-Ophthalmology: including slit lamp ophthalmascope and tonometry.

References from previous interns available on request.

Application Materials:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (Professional or Educational)
• Short-answer CEH Application Questions

Please submit application materials to:

Julia Dietz Shanahan, DVM

Carolina Equine Hospital

5373 NC Hwy 150 E

Brown Summit, NC 27214

Or

jdietz@carolinaequinehospital.com

336-349-4080

The position requires a strong commitment and hunger for equine medicine, a good sense of humor and a team-player attitude. 

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary college
• Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam
• Valid NC veterinary license will be required
• On-site interview or externship
• Applicant must be fluent in written/spoken English

About Carolina Equine Hospital

At Carolina Equine Hospital, we are dedicated to providing innovative comprehensive veterinary care, exceptional service and education through our team of experienced professionals. The practice was founded in 2009, with the merger of our founders' individual practices and currently provides general and secondary level care to large animal owners of the Piedmont Triad area. Our caseload encompasses a wide variety of english sport and western disciplines as well as pleasure horses. We see approximately 30% sports medicine, 20% reproductive, 30% preventative medicine and dentistry and 20 % internal medicine/ophtho/neonatal. The practice sees routine appointments during the week and only emergencies during the weekend. A significant lameness caseload is seen throughout the year. Spring is the busiest season with new foals and reproductive work (AI, shipped semen, ET). Services offered include: Dentistry: including advanced extractions, digital X-rays (intra-oral and standard views) and routine dental care. Sports Medicine: digital radiography, ultrasound, shockwave, lameness locator, and prostride. Emergency care: ambulatory and secondary level hospitalization. Equin...e reproductive services: artificial insemination, collection and semen processing, epididymal semen collection, embryo transfer, and assisted foaling. Internal medicine: resident Internal Medicine Diplomate on staff (advanced cardiology, neurology and oncology), gastroscopy, upper airway endoscopy, full laboratory equipment, SAA analyzer, and ECG equipment. Surgery: full surgical suite available, currently performing mostly musculoskeletal and reproductive surgeries. Alternative medicine: acupuncture, chiropractic and herbal medicine. Ophthalmology: including slit lamp ophthalmascope and tonometry. All doctors and staff in our practice have a strong commitment to the education and mentoring of students, externs and interns. We will provide students with a wide variety of equine experiences in a progressive and positive private practice setting where we emphasize a strong culture of teamwork, individual growth and organizational wellness.

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