Employment Information
Practice name
Countryside Equine Hospital
Last Updated
November 5, 2024
Internship Type
Combined
Looking to be part of a team that loves what they do and wants to make equine practice fun again? Then Countryside Equine Hospital in Covington, Georgia is the place for you! We are seeking a motivated and passionate intern to join our 4-doctor equine-exclusive practice beginning summer 2025. We offer ambulatory, hospital, and 24/7/365 emergency care to horses of all disciplines. Our services include everything from general practice, surgery, sports medicine, reproduction, diagnostic imaging, and more. Our doctors value education – we all remember what it’s like to be a new grad – so we are committed to making sure our interns get the mentorship they need in order to feel successful before going solo. That means you’ll have guidance and oversight from our talented team of vets as you develop your confidence and skills. Our diagnostically driven approach to cases will ensure that you gain plenty of experience with digital imaging, clinical pathology, endoscopy, and more.
For more information, please reach out to Dr. Caroline Brown at cbrown@countrysidevets.com with your CV and cover letter. Successful applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia. We strongly recommend at least a 2-week externship with us to be considered for the position.
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- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
Start date
June 1, 2025
End date
June 1, 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, but recommended
Contact Information
Covington
[USA] Georgia
Newton
30014
3395 Maughon Road
Practice Mailing Address
3435 Maughon Road - Covington - Newton - [USA] Georgia - 30014
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
No
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
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
No
Intern has access to online journals
No
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
- Gastroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Stat CBC analyzer
- Stat whole blood chemistry analyzer
- On site diagnostic lab
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound linear probe
- Ultrasound macroconvex probe
- Ultrasound microconvex probe
- Ultrasound endorectal probe
- Shockwave
- Stall side orthobiologics
- Stem cell capability/utilization
- Embryo Transfer
- Advanced podiatry/therapeutic farriery
- Power dentistry
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
We value education of both our staff and our clients. The intern is encouraged to participate in CE during their term, as well as host teaching rounds with technicians and assistants to better our own practice. We also have a variety of outreach platforms on social media as well as a weekly podcast aimed at client education that the intern can get involved in, if desired.
Caseload
Total number annual cases
7500
Total number ambulatory cases
7000
Total number in-house cases
500
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
No
Species other than equids
No
Number of specialty certified clinicians
Number of clinicians in direct support of program
4
Diplomats of the following specialties (including their European Equivalents)
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
N/A
Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice
Acupuncture certification, Certified journeyman farrier (CJF)
Technician present on ambulatory calls
Yes
Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)
Yes
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
Technicians rotate between doctors on a daily basis, and the intern will be provided a technician when they begin taking calls. Overnight, the intern will be primarily responsible for any hospitalized cases, but a technician will be available as back up on an on-call basis.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$30-35k
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
Yes
After-hours emergency fees are paid directly to the veterinarian.
Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).
No
Benefits
Benefits offered
Yes
Value of total annual compensation
30000
Contract
Non-compete clause required
No
Non-US residents may apply
Yes
Is visa support provided?
Yes
Ask for further details
Method internship offers are made
In Person/Phone Call
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
N/A
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
N/A
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
N/A
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
N/A
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
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
Are current or former interns from the practice available for reference?
Yes, email the practice contact for details.
Additional information about the internship program
A housing stipend will be provided for the intern.
