Equine Undergraduate Internship (January-June)

As one of the oldest and largest equine hospitals in the world, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has a long history of fostering the next generation. Join our team of 60+ veterinarians for an internship experience in the heart of horse country! Our foundational program is a 6-month January - June internship to span the breeding and foaling season- the most magical time of year here in Lexington, KY. Our programs are designed to support hands-on, didactic learning in an immersive environment to strengthen technical skills and prepare students for their next step - whether that is vet school, entering farm management, beginning a technician career, or any other facet of the equine industry.

Internal Medicine :

The interns in the internal medicine program work closely with our boarded internal medicine specialists and receive hands-on experience in the world-class McGee Medicine Center, which sees over 350 neonates each season. This program is a fabulous way to gainemergency and critical care exposure, and to strengthen technical skills in a fast-paced, didactic learning environment.

Field Care :

Ambulatory interns are paired with a singular field care veterinarian, hand chosen to match the intern's goals and interests. Ambulatory interns get to gain experience on a variety of Central KY farms, being fully emersed in the equine veterinary activities that make the breeding season in the Bluegrass so unique. This program is perfect for students that enjoy individual mentorship and prioritize networking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain appropriate stock of medical supplies in Veterinarians work vehicle
• Maintain accurate patient charts, document observations and properly interpret veterinary instructions.
• Set up for basic procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with procedures as directed.
• Able to read and work / type on a computer while in a moving vehicle.
• Maintain clean workspace including but not limited to : vacuuming and cleaning vehicle interior and veterinary equipment.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists others as needed.
• Special projects and additional duties as directed by the supervisor(s), veterinarian(s) or a member of management.

Expectations :

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience :

Language Ability :

Math Ability :

Reasoning Ability :

Computer Skills :

Certificates and Licenses :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Specific horse handling and restraining skills.

Schedule

As per shift hired for :

Pay Range

$14-$14 USD

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