Employment Information
Practice name
Premier Equine & Premier Paws Veterinary Services
Last Updated
November 6, 2025
Internship Type
Combined
% of time spent on ambulatory vs in-hospital
Large animal practice will also see some goats and pet pigs. This percentage is approximately 2-3% of total cases. Optional mixed animal internship - small animal rotation Alternate 2 weeks equine/2 weeks SA (location can vary) M-F daytime work with another DVM Weeknight ER - 1 night/week (rolling schedule) regardless of equine/SA rotation Weekends - 1 weekend ER/month + 1 vaccine clinic/month Pending applicant, may start seeing equine wellness cases and ERs solo ~6 months; may start seeing small animal wellness cases solo ~3-4 months Small animal practice is high volume caseload. We are a general practice dedicated to access to care for all pets. We perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries from large mass removals, gastropexies, spay/neuters, foreign body surgeries, etc. We are equipped with in-house lab, cold laser therapy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our team is fun, happy and collaborative! There is a diverse caseload and is a great learning experience for any intern.
Equine or Mixed Animal Internship
We are a unique multi-doctor practice emphasizing top-tier medicine, personal advancement, and work-life balance with an equine veterinary team including a board-certified equine surgeon and three seasoned equine practitioners. Our primary focus is offering the highest level of preventative and sports medicine, but we also offer select surgical procedures, growing reproduction services, and complementary medicine including acupuncture. For interested applicants, we additionally have 3 small animal clinics and have the option to offer a mixed experience. The equine practice features fully equipped ambulatory vehicles as well as a haul-in facility with indoor arena, treatment room, and 6 stalls. Resources available include digital radiography and ultrasonography, shockwave therapy, 1M and 3M endoscopes, class 4 therapeutic laser, Prostride, Alpha2EQ, IRAP, Noltrex, Renovo, and PowerFloat dental equipment.
We aim to foster a collaborative practice and learning environment for all of our doctors and have weekly rounds to support advancement. The intern would begin rotating amongst all doctors in the practice to gain practical, hand-on experience and confidence with patient evaluation and diagnostics steps. As the individual progresses in learning, a gradual reduction in oversight would occur. The timeline for this will vary based on the individual.The ultimate goal is for the intern to feel comfortable taking primary case management for general wellness, sports medicine, and emergencies cases by the end of the year.
In addition to the noted base salary, additional benefits offered include healthcare coverage, CE and licensing/membership allowances, PLIT coverage, PTO, and discounted services for employee-owned pets. An associate position with the practice may be available pending successful completion of the internship year.
Applicants are encouraged to complete an externship with our practice. At minimum, an in-person interview is required. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and CV (including references) to ______.
Dates: 6/15/26 – 6/18/27
Application deadline: 12/1/25
Positions offered: 1-2
Salary: $45-50K
Proposed schedule:
Equine only
M-F daytime work with another DVM
Weeknight ER – 1 night/week (rolling schedule)
Weekend ER – 2 weekends/month
After the first 60 days, 2 days off/month
Pending applicant, may start seeing wellness cases and ERs solo ~6 months
Mixed animal
Alternate 2 weeks equine/2 weeks SA (location can vary?)
M-F daytime work with another DVM
Weeknight ER – 1 night/week (rolling schedule) regardless of equine/SA rotation
Weekends – 1 weekend ER/month + 1 vaccine clinic/month?
Pending applicant, may start seeing equine wellness cases and ERs solo ~6 months; may start seeing small animal wellness cases solo ~3-4 months?
2
- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
- Equine/LA surgical residency
Start date
June 15, 2026
End date
June 18, 2027
Application Deadline
December 1, 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
Lockport
[USA] Illinois
Will
60441
16935 W Bruce Rd
Practice Mailing Address
16935 W Bruce Rd - Lockport - Will - [USA] Illinois - 60441
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
Proposed schedule:
Equine only
M-F daytime work with another DVM
Weeknight ER – 1 night/week (rolling schedule)
Weekend ER – 2 weekends/month
After the first 60 days, 2 days off/month
Pending applicant, may start seeing wellness cases and ERs solo ~6 months
Mixed animal
Alternate 2 weeks equine/2 weeks SA (location can vary?)
M-F daytime work with another DVM
Weeknight ER – 1 night/week (rolling schedule) regardless of equine/SA rotation
Weekends – 1 weekend ER/month + 1 vaccine clinic/month?
Pending applicant, may start seeing equine wellness cases and ERs solo ~6 months; may start seeing small animal wellness cases solo ~3-4 months?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
75-90%
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
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?
Equipment the intern has exposure to within the practice
- 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
- ECG
- Shockwave
- Stall side orthobiologics
- Stem cell capability/utilization
- Power dentistry
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
Practice hosts regional CE meetings for clients where interns can participate and give presentations.
Caseload
Total number annual cases
4774
Total number ambulatory cases
4714
Total number in-house cases
60
Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the busiest time of year
5-10
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
Yes
Percentages of non-equids by species
Large animal practice will also see some goats and pet pigs. This percentage is approximately 2-3% of total cases.
Optional mixed animal internship – small animal rotation
Alternate 2 weeks equine/2 weeks SA (location can vary)
M-F daytime work with another DVM
Weeknight ER – 1 night/week (rolling schedule) regardless of equine/SA rotation
Weekends – 1 weekend ER/month + 1 vaccine clinic/month
Pending applicant, may start seeing equine wellness cases and ERs solo ~6 months; may start seeing small animal wellness cases solo ~3-4 months
Small animal practice is high volume caseload. We are a general practice dedicated to access to care for all pets. We perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries from large mass removals, gastropexies, spay/neuters, foreign body surgeries, etc. We are equipped with in-house lab, cold laser therapy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our team is fun, happy and collaborative! There is a diverse caseload and is a great learning experience for any intern.
Number of specialty certified clinicians
Number of clinicians in direct support of program
4
Diplomats of the following specialties (including their European Equivalents)
ACVS – American College of Veterinary Surgery - 1
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
No
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)
No
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
There is at least 1 technician for each working ambulatory veterinarian. The intern will have an experienced technician accompany when starting to see cases on a primary basis. Technicians and support staff generally do not accompany after hours calls. A supervising veterinarian would always be available after hours when intern is seeing cases on a solo basis.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$46-50k
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
Yes
When seeing cases on a solo basis, intern would be compensated 50% of the emergency after-hours call fee. (Call fees range from $150-350)
Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).
No
Benefits
Benefits offered
Yes
Value of total annual compensation
$46-$50k
Contract
Non-compete clause required
No
Non-US residents may apply
Yes
Method internship offers are made
By email or phone call
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
December 1st
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
March 1st
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
1 week
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
3 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
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
2
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)?
25-50%
Number of former interns currently employed by the practice
1
Are current or former interns from the practice available for reference?
Yes, email the practice contact for details.
