Ocean State Equine is a 6-doctor practice in Rhode Island.  We provide all general practice services, have a heavy lameness caseload, and offer elective surgery.  We are well equipped with DR, ultrasound, shockwave, PRP, IRAP, endoscope, and gastroscope.  The practice serves a wide range of patients and clientele; we see everything from beloved backyard companions to sport horses.  We are predominately ambulatory currently, but our facility includes an indoor arena, climate-controlled treatment areas, stocks, and stalls for in-house cases, as well as a surgical suite.  

We have a close-knit, collaborative team invested in the success of our interns.  We hold routine wet labs to develop clinical skills, as well as weekly imaging rounds.  For the first 3 months of the internship, interns will be accompanied on all calls by a senior associate for hands-on mentorship.  For the remainder of the internship, interns are on ambulatory call 50% of the time and do have a “back up” doctor available to assist them over the phone or in person as needed.  During the regularly scheduled day, interns will ride with another doctor at the practice to participate in routine appointments.  If needed, interns may also be asked to assist with daytime emergencies and may be assigned routine calls near the end of the year.  Interns live on-site and are responsible for night check and morning TPRs.  After-hours treatments will be performed on a rotating basis.

Interns are provided with a $40,000.00/yr. salary, free housing on-site, 100% of health insurance, compensation for RI/CT/MA veterinary licenses, DEA insurance, CE stipend and paid time to attend, 6 days paid and 6 days un-paid off, AAEP membership dues, Employee Benefit Program, long-term disability insurance, and 100% of the emergency fee for after-hours calls seen independently, and have 1 long weekend off per month and 1 week day off following weekends on-call.

Pre-requisites for application:  DVM degree or equivalent, resume, letter of intent, veterinary school transcript, completion of National Board licensing by the end of the academic year, 3 letters of recommendation, eligibility to drive a motor vehicle.  Externship is encouraged but not required.

Terms of Employment: flexible start date for 1 open position. 

Intern Coordinator:  Dr. Kate Frazier – kfrazier@oceanstateequine.com

Contact Previous Interns: 
Dr. Susanna Charland – charland@blueridgeequine.com

Dr. Anna Boger – annabogerdvm@gmail.com

Dr. Jackie Porter - jackieporter13@gmail.com

DVM or equivalent; eligibility for veterinary licensure in RI, CT, and MA

About Ocean State Equine

Ocean State Equine Associates is a progressive veterinary practice located in North Scituate, RI. We serve the diverse equine communities of Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. Drs. Hollie Stillwell and Enda Currid purchased the practice (formerly New England Horse Care Center) in 2001. Since that time OSEA has expanded to its current eighteen member staff, including six veterinarians and seven technicians. OSEA provides ambulatory and hospital-based services to a wide variety of patients, from the backyard companion pony to the professional equine athlete. Our mission at Ocean State Equine Associates is to provide high-quality veterinary medical care to our equine patients. This care will always be provided with respect and compassion for both our patients and their owners. Above all, we will hold ourselves to the highest ethical and professional standards

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