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Practice name

Piedmont Equine Practice

Last Updated

October 22, 2024

Internship Type

Combined

Position Full Description

The goal of the internship program at The Piedmont Equine Practice is to produce an intern who is a well-rounded practitioner, ready to expand their skills in any and all facets of equine practice. Each intern will rotate through a set schedule as Ambulatory Intern, Outpatient Intern, Sports Medicine Intern, and Hospital Intern in two week blocks. With the growth of our program to four interns, there has been an improvement with regards to the amount of on-call that is required compared to previous years. Piedmont aims to prioritize intern quality of life in a job that is oftentimes demanding; recently (2024) additional time off was incorporated.

Our strength is our versatility within our program – externs/ interns will be exposed to a variety of cases as we have an in-house surgeon and criticalist, and an equine ophthalmologist who works routinely out of our practice; veterinarians that focus on complex lameness exams and pre-purchases; access to a veterinarian in the area with a special interest in dentistry; and veterinarians that focus on herd health, emergency, reproduction (board-certified theriogenologist), acupuncture, chiropractic, and anesthesia. Piedmont does an exceptional job allowing their veterinarians to pursue their special interests and further their education with CE. We have top of the line radiology and ultrasound equipment and in-house nuclear scintigraphy and CT. We have great support staff in both the front and back offices. We take pride in our ability to work together as a team and being efficient. We produce a well-rounded, above average equine veterinarian and we are proud to promote them in their future endeavors, whether these be specialized training or general practice.

The internship is a one year salaried position typically reserved for recent graduates of veterinary school. In order to apply for the internship, completion of at least a one week externship is ideal prior to application and we encourage all visits to be complete before Labor Day of the year in which they are applying. A letter of intent, resume, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts are required for application for the internship. A license to practice in the state of Virginia will be required prior to starting the internship. Housing is provided, as are comprehensive benefits.

Number of intern positions of this type

4

This internship is a good fit for prospective interns wanting to pursue:

  • Equine general practice
  • Sports medicine practice
  • Equine/LA critical care residency/fellowship
  • Ophthalmology residency
  • Theriogenology residency
  • Dentistry residency
  • Imaging residency

Start date

May 28, 2025

End date

June 1, 2026

Application Deadline

September 2, 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

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