South Shore Equine Clinic offers a  6 month and a 12 month internship program to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a MA 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 treatment options. 

The 6 month internship starts in January, and the 12 month internship starts in June each year.  January - April is full of reproduction, foaling, and early spring wellness appointments, along with typical schedules as listed below.  

Case load: Performance horse evaluations - H/J, eventing, and dressage show horse, Standardbred racehorses, western pleasure, emphasis on diagnostics and therapeutic options. Lameness work-ups, 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 3-week rotations. Monday, Wednesday & Friday - full days ambulatory, routine preventative care as well as lameness/purchase exams. Tuesday/Thursday (am) - in clinic cases and surgeries; (pm) -ambulatory. Saturday (am) - in clinic caseload and weekend ambulatory treatments.

Emergency duty requirements: Shared rotation including nights and weekends (with back-up)

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 MA vet license and a valid driver's license are all requirements.

We are looking for team members with a positive outlook with a passion for helping people with their horse problems.  

About South Shore Equine Clinic & Diagnostic Center

SSEC is a progressive full-service equine clinic located 30 miles south of Boston. South Shore Equine Clinic & Diagnostic Center is known in the community to provide the highest level of medical and surgical care. The practice has a talented and well trained staff, and enjoys tremendous name recognition in the community. We are always in pursuit of excellence and continued growth. We are a fantastic group of horse lovers to include 4-5 doctors (plus interns), 3 CVTs, 3 assistants, 3 front desk, and 2 back office personnel who enjoy working in a positive service-oriented environment. We come to work looking for ways to enjoy the day, even among difficult or long days. Our clients range from high end sport horse and racetrack clientele, to pleasure horse, breeding stock, miniatures, and 4H/Pony clubbers. We have all the equipment in 5 vehicles, a fully stocked hospital including a reference lab and standing MRI. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the lives of our patients, our clients, and ourselves. We take time off seriously, and love educating our staff and clients. Mentoring students and interns keep us learning at the same time.

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