Employment Information
Practice name
Pine Ridge Equine Hospital
Last Updated
September 23, 2024
Internship Type
Combined
We are a full service equine hospital that offers 24/7 services including emergency and surgery. Our hospital is on 24 scenic acres featuring a state of the art surgical suite, enclosed lameness arena, and 50+ hospital stalls. We offer in clinic and ambulatory services including preventative medicine, sport horse/lameness, imaging, surgery, reproduction, chiropractic and acupuncture.
We have been providing equine surgery, sport horse medicine, and advanced diagnostics in the Tulsa area for almost a decade. In partnership with our sister practice Oakridge Equine Hospital, we have direct access to a high-field MRI. Our mission is to provide clients and patients in Eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri areas, a surgical facility for emergency and elective purposes, advanced diagnostics, and expert care.
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- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
- Equine/LA surgical residency
Start date
May 27, 2025
End date
May 31, 2026
Application Deadline
October 15, 2024
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, but recommended
Contact Information
Glenpool
[USA] Oklahoma
Tulsa
74047
2281 W 171st S
Practice Mailing Address
2281 W 171st S - Glenpool - Tulsa - [USA] Oklahoma - 74047
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
Interns rotate every month between three positions total. Majority of the time is spent in hospital with our two surgeons, and when on ambulatory/ER will be with our ambulatory veterinarians.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
75-90%
Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians
Yes
Teaching rounds held
Yes
Frequency of teaching rounds
Twice a week
Weekly journal clubs held
Yes
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
No
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?
Equipment the intern has exposure to within the practice
- Arthroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Fracture repair sets
- Gastroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Dynamic airway endoscopy
- On site diagnostic lab
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound linear probe
- Ultrasound macroconvex probe
- Ultrasound microconvex probe
- Ultrasound endorectal probe
- ECG
- Shockwave
- Stall side orthobiologics
- Advanced podiatry/therapeutic farriery
- Power dentistry
- Other (please list)
IRAP, Prostride, Restegen, Alpha2, Renovo
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
Interns will eventually begin to see cases by themselves approximately 6 months into the internship.
Interns do have primary case care responsibility for complex cases in the field and ER, but will work with primary clinicians if hospitalized.
Patient rounds are held every Monday and Friday. Teaching rounds are incorporated as part of patient rounds with Q&A sessions.
Every Wednesday all clinicians and interns participate in journal club, including any visiting veterinary students.
We hold quarterly intern check ins and monthly tech rounds that interns frequently participate in.
Caseload
Total number annual cases
20000
Total number ambulatory cases
6500
Total number in-house cases
7800
Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the busiest time of year
10-25
Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the least busy time of year
25-50
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)
ACVS – American College of Veterinary Surgery - 2
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
One surgeon is board eligible.Our boarded ophthalmologist visits once a month for specialty appointments and as needed for emergencies.Our farrier is on-site 2-3 days a week for sports medicine appointments and corrective shoeing.We have 2 CVA (certified veterinary acupuncturist) and 1 IVCA chiropractor
Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice
Acupuncture certification, Chiropractic certification
Technician present on ambulatory calls
Yes
Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)
Yes
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
Of our 13 technicians, 4 are RVTs. Overnight staff is available 7 nights a week.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$36-40k
Total benefits package
Download the Benefits Worksheet
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
Yes
Intern receives 100% of ER fees (typically $125-200)
$40,000 salary
Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).
Yes
There are opportunities for additional income during foaling season.
Benefits
Benefits offered
Yes
Click here to download the Benefits Worksheet
Value of total annual compensation
73215
Housing offered
Yes
Housing Type
Other
Housing Amount
$18000
Paid time off (PTO) offered
Yes
# of PTO days
8
PTO stipulations
Flexible for personal time, CE, job/residency interviews
Health insurance offered
Yes for employee plus dependents
Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for
A stipend is given towards health insurance.
Dental insurance offered
Yes
Life insurance offered
Yes
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
No
Association fees reimbursed / stipend offered
Yes
Student loan payments reimbursed / stipend offered
No
401K program offered
Yes
Employer matching offered
Yes
3% employer match
Clothing / logo wear stipend offered
Yes
Phone or phone stipend offered
Yes
Maternity / paternity leave offered
Yes
Discounted pet care and / or a pet medications policy offered
Yes
Practice vehicle or mileage reimbursement offered
No
Other benefits offered
A vehicle is provided for ambulatory calls. If personal vehicle is needed to be used for work related incident, mileage reimbursement is provided.
State licensure and USDA are covered by the practice.
In addition to excellent health benefits, interns will have access to additional programs including legal support, digital security, discounts on insurance, travel and other services. Mental health services are available on day one of employment.
Contract
Non-compete clause required
No
Non-US residents may apply
Yes
Is visa support provided?
Yes
Visa sponsorship and immigration counsel provided.
Method internship offers are made
Phone or Email
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
August
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
January
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
1-2 months
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
8 years
Avg number of interns who completed the program per year for the past 5 years
2
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
2
Number of interns from this program who entered a residency position directly out of the internship in the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who accepted a second or specialty internship in the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency position in the past 5 years
2
Number of interns retained by the practice as associates in the past 5 years
1
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)?
70-99%
Number of former interns currently employed by the practice
2
Are current or former interns from the practice available for reference?
Yes, email the practice contact for details.
Additional information about the internship program
Our one year rotating internship will provide you with essential knowledge and skills to be a competent equine veterinarian or a strong applicant to pursue residency. Our unique hybrid practice offers you the best of both worlds. We focus on preventative medicine, sports medicine, surgery, reproduction & imaging. Our mission is to provide superior service, advocate for the horse, and client satisfaction, every day, every time. To apply https://nva.avature.net/jobs/JobDetail?jobId=25807&source=AAEP+%28Equine%29+Job+Board&tags=kim.scott and/or reach out to the practice directly.
