Employment Information
Practice name
Park Equine Hospital
Last Updated
October 25, 2024
Internship Type
Combined
Park Equine Hospital (PEH) is seeking two (2) first-year veterinarians for our 54-week Internship Program, ideally starting on June 10, 2025 (start date and term are flexible). Our program allows new doctors to gain practical skills and expand their knowledge in surgery, anesthesiology, general medicine, ambulatory field care, reproduction, lameness evaluation, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care. Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment where Interns can become well-rounded practitioners while being mentored by our experienced veterinarians.
PEH strives to maintain a family-like atmosphere, allowing Interns to grow and develop individual skills and interests. This program is perfect for new doctors seeking to join a diverse and thriving mid-size practice that values and promotes teamwork and a desired work-life balance.
Prerequisites for our internship program include:
• A passing score on the NAVLE
• Completion of DVM or VMD degree at an AVMA accredited University
• Official transcripts from DVM or VMD degree awarding school
• All required examinations must be completed before the start date
• Licensed to practice in the State of Kentucky (or expected to receive your license within two (2) weeks of start date)
• USDA accreditation (or expected to receive within two (2) weeks of start date)
• A complete application packet including official application, curriculum vitae, introductory letter, and three (3) professional letters of recommendation.
Internship compensation packages start with a $60,000 salary, with the possibility of becoming an associate veterinarian after six (6) months. Associate positions are not guaranteed and are based on job performance and practice needs at that time. Additionally, Interns will be eligible to receive a percentage of paid emergency fees after 90 days. The benefits included in this internship opportunity are listed below:
• Health and Ancillary Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Professional dues and Licensing Fees, including AAEP, KVMA, & KAEP
• Ten (10) days of PTO, to be taken during our slower months
• Shared and reasonable On-call schedule
• Percentage of Emergency Fees paid
• Use of a practice vehicle, and/or reimbursement
• Use of a practice cell phone
Official application and more information can be found at: www.parkequinehospital.com. Please send inquiries and completed application packets to: applications@parkequinehospital.com.
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- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
Start date
June 10, 2025
End date
June 23, 2026
Application Deadline
November 1, 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
Contact Information
Lexington
[USA] Kentucky
Kentucky
40511
5455 Lexington Road
Practice Mailing Address
5455 Lexington Road - Lexington - Kentucky - [USA] Kentucky - 40511
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
Ambulatory (2 weeks)
Surgery (2 weeks)
Anesthesia (2 weeks)
Hospital/Medicine (2 weeks)
Ambulatory Rotation:
General Care, Preventative Care, General Reproduction, Dentistry, Podiatry
Surgery Rotation:
Outpatient Electives, Emergency Procedures, Lameness, Diagnostic Imaging
Anesthesia Rotation:
General Anesthesia
Hospital/Medicine Rotation:
Routine Haul-Ins, Intensive Care, Medical Colics
No
No
Yes
No
50-75%
Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians
Yes
Teaching rounds held
Yes
Frequency of teaching rounds
weekly
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
- Fracture repair sets
- Gastroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Stat CBC analyzer
- Stat whole blood chemistry analyzer
- Blood gas analysis
- On site diagnostic lab
- MRI
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound linear probe
- Ultrasound macroconvex probe
- Ultrasound microconvex probe
- ECG
- ETCO2 monitoring
- Shockwave
- Stall side orthobiologics
- Stem cell capability/utilization
- Advanced podiatry/therapeutic farriery
- Power dentistry
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
*Annual Wellness Clinic
*Official veterinarians for several horse events
*Contracted veterinary provider for the Kentucky Horse Park
Caseload
Total number annual cases
6250
Total number ambulatory cases
3125
Total number in-house cases
3125
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
5-10
Significant seasonality to the caseload
Yes
Seasonality description
February – June: Increased reproduction and neonates, colic, and dystocia
July-January: Horse sales (primarily Thoroughbred and Standardbred)
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)
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
Outside veterinary podiatrist and chiropractor.
Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice
Acupuncture certification
Technician present on ambulatory calls
Yes
Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)
Yes
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
Interns will have access to shareable technicians in-house and ambulatory.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$56-60k
Total benefits package
Download the Benefits Worksheet
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
Yes
Following 90 days of employment, Interns will be eligible for 50% of the after-hour emergency call fees. This will be applicable after a mutual agreement between the PEH doctors and the Intern. The agreement will be based on the Intern’s proficiency and confidence in seeing after-hours emergencies with less supervision.
Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).
No
Benefits
Benefits offered
Yes
Click here to download the Benefits Worksheet
Value of total annual compensation
$75,140
Housing offered
No
Housing Type
Other
Housing Amount
$
Paid time off (PTO) offered
Yes
# of PTO days
10
PTO stipulations
PTO covers both personal time and sick time.
Health insurance offered
Yes for employee
Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for
30% per individual
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
Employer matches employee contribution, up to 3% of their base salary.
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
Yes
Other benefits offered
Flexible on-call schedule
Contract
Non-compete clause required
Yes
Non-compete details
Non-compete language is required (1 year)
Non-US residents may apply
No
Method internship offers are made
Written offers
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
September
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
April
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
1 week
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
14 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
3
Number of interns from this program who entered a residency position directly out of the internship in the past 5 years
2
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
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
2
Are current or former interns from the practice available for reference?
Yes, email the practice contact for details.