Employment Information
Practice name
Equine Medical Associates, PSC
Last Updated
September 5, 2024
Internship Type
Ambulatory
Equine Medical Associates, PSC is an equine ambulatory practice located in the Bluegrass region surrounding Lexington, Kentucky. We are looking to expand our current team with an enthusiastic, motivated associate veterinarian. Equine Medical Associates, PSC is a full service veterinary practice focused on providing clients the best care for their horses in a timely fashion. The practice has an emphasis on reproduction, lameness, radiology and sales consultations while also providing herd health and wellness programs including vaccinations, dental exams and emergency services for our clients. Our current staff of veterinarians focus on all aspects of equine care with both an ACVIM and ACVS on staff.
Our clients are skilled equine professionals with quality horses, ranging from broodmare farms, racing and training stables and auctions to performance horse stables and horse shows. The practice strives to be on the cutting edge, providing our clients with the best treatment options available. Equipment used by our doctors while on ambulatory calls include digital radiograph machines, digital ultrasound machines with theriogenology, muscoskeletal and cardiology capabilities, endoscopes including video abilities, RLT laser, shockwave, Game Ready, Lameness Locator, MagnaWave and therapeutic ultrasound devices. Associates are encouraged to explore treatment options and partners are willing to invest in equipment for well proposed treatment options. Our on-site laboratory provides quality results in a timely manner.
We are looking to hire a motivated, enthusiastic doctor interested in practicing equine medicine that is eager to learn and develop their veterinary skills and knowledge base. The position is open to veterinarians of all experience levels including new graduates and has the opportunity for an individual to grow professionally and advance their career. Company benefits for this full-time position include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, PLIT and disability insurance, all necessary licensing for Kentucky, continuing education and paid time off. Interested candidates should send their resume with references to office@eqmedical.com.
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- Equine general practice
- Theriogenology residency
- Other (please list)
Internal medicine
Start date
May 31, 2025
End date
May 31, 2026
Application Deadline
March 31, 2025
Does the practice offer externships?
Yes, please email the practice contact for details
Is an in person visit or externship with the practice required to be considered for an internship?
No
Contact Information
Lexington
[USA] Kentucky
Fayette
40511
996 Nandino Blvd
Practice Mailing Address
PO Box 13116
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
Reproduction, lameness, radiology, neonatal care, sales.
No
No
Yes
No
75-90%
Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians
No
Teaching rounds held
No
Weekly journal clubs held
No
M&M or other specialized rounds held
No
Intern has opportunity to attend a professional CE meeting
Yes
Intern has opportunity to complete a study or publication
Yes
Intern has access to current medical textbooks
Yes
Intern has access to online journals
Yes
In the past 5 years, how many studies/cases have been published by interns as the primary author from work pursued primarily during their intern year?
2
Equipment the intern has exposure to within the practice
- Endoscopy
- Stat CBC analyzer
- Stat whole blood chemistry analyzer
- Blood gas analysis
- On site diagnostic lab
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound linear probe
- Ultrasound macroconvex probe
- Ultrasound microconvex probe
- Ultrasound endorectal probe
- Shockwave
- Stall side orthobiologics
- Embryo Transfer
- Power dentistry
- Other (please list)
RLT Laser, Game Ready, Lameness Locator, video endoscopy, MagnaWave
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
No
Caseload
Total number annual cases
2000
Total number ambulatory cases
2000
Total number in-house cases
Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the busiest time of year
Less than 5
Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the least busy time of year
Less than 5
Significant seasonality to the caseload
No
Species other than equids
No
Number of specialty certified clinicians
Number of clinicians in direct support of program
6
Diplomats of the following specialties (including their European Equivalents)
ACVECC – American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - 1
ACVIM – American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - 1
ACVS – American College of Veterinary Surgery - 2
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
No
Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice
Acupuncture certification
Technician present on ambulatory calls
Yes
Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)
No
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
Ambulatory practice that provides technicians during the day work hours (approx. 8am-5pm) but technicians are not provided during the night.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$46-50k
Total benefits package
Download the Benefits Worksheet
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
No
Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).
Yes
Bonuses and/or raises are given based on production.
Benefits
Benefits offered
Yes
Click here to download the Benefits Worksheet
Value of total annual compensation
59,000
Housing offered
No
Housing Type
Other
Housing Amount
$
Paid time off (PTO) offered
Yes
# of PTO days
14
PTO stipulations
At owners approval
Health insurance offered
Yes for employee plus dependents
Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for
Paid in full for employee. Offered for families but at employees expense
Dental insurance offered
Yes
Life insurance offered
No
Short-term disability insurance offered
Yes
Long-term disability insurance offered
Yes
Liability insurance offered
Yes
CE stipend offered
Yes
License/DEA fees reimbursed / stipend offered
Yes
State license required
Yes
USDA license required
Yes
DEA license required
Yes
Association fees reimbursed / stipend offered
Yes
Student loan payments reimbursed / stipend offered
No
401K program offered
Yes
Employer matching offered
Yes
3%
Clothing / logo wear stipend offered
No
Phone or phone stipend offered
No
Maternity / paternity leave offered
Yes
Discounted pet care and / or a pet medications policy offered
Yes
Practice vehicle or mileage reimbursement offered
Yes
Other benefits offered
No phone stipend but you are given a work phone. Coveralls are provided.
Contract
Non-compete clause required
Yes
Non-compete details
24 months
Non-US residents may apply
Yes
Method internship offers are made
Submit CV, talk with the owner
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
2/1/2023
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
4/1/2024
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
2 weeks
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
10 years
Avg number of interns who completed the program per year for the past 5 years
3
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
Number of interns from this program who entered a residency position directly out of the internship in the past 5 years
Number of interns from this program who accepted a second or specialty internship in the past 5 years
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency position in the past 5 years
Number of interns retained by the practice as associates in the past 5 years
3
Of the interns that started the program in the past 5 years, how many are still in equine practice (and/or in an advanced training program targeted at specialty equine practice)?
100%
Number of former interns currently employed by the practice
3
Are current or former interns from the practice available for reference?
Yes, email the practice contact for details.
