Rotating internship

General Information

Position

Rotating internship

Last Updated

September 16, 2024

Internship Type

Combined

Position Full Description

Rotating medical, surgical, and general practice internship:
We are a full-service Equine exclusive practice serving Eastern Washington & North Idaho. MPEH has two hospital locations to better serve our clientele. The focus of the Newman Lake Hospital is lameness, surgery & emergency/urgent care while the Colbert Hospital is home to our reproduction facility.
7 doctors are on staff including a Board-Certified Surgeon and Internal Medicine Specialist. The doctors are supported by a strong team of technicians, office staff & barn crew.Types of cases seen:25% General Practice/Preventative Care/Dentistry
20% Lameness/Sports Medicine
19% Internal Medicine
15% Surgical
10% Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
8% Reproduction
2% Pre-Purchase Exams
1% Complementary Medicine

Number of intern positions of this type

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

Equine general practice
Equine/LA surgical residency
Equine/LA medicine residency

Anticipated Start date

June 15, 2026

Anticipated End date

June 15, 2027

Preferred Application Date

October 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

Practice City

Newman Lake

Practice State

[USA] Washington

Practice County

Spokane

Practice Zip Code

99025

Practice Address

6100 N Harvard Rd

Practice Mailing Address

6100 N Harvard Rd - Newman Lake - Spokane - [USA] Washington - 99025

Clinical Experience and Responsibilities

Intern rotates between services

Yes

Service rotation description

1 week rotations between internal medicine/hospital, ambulatory, surgery, and lameness

Intern is primary case responsibility for first opinion and emergency cases

Yes

Intern has primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision

Yes

Intern is primary doctor performing entry-level procedures

Yes

Intern is primary surgeon on any procedures

Yes

Percentage of time intern is directly supervised

50-75%

Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians

Yes

Teaching rounds held

Yes

Frequency of teaching rounds

1-2/wk

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

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
Stat CBC analyzer
Stat whole blood chemistry analyzer
Blood gas analysis
Digital radiography
Ultrasound linear probe
Ultrasound macroconvex probe
Ultrasound microconvex probe
Ultrasound endorectal probe
ECG
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 are hosting a yearly farrier meeting. We also routinely host CE for referring veterinarians in the area. We have an annual client education day in the spring (often February or March) where interns are encouraged to present a talk.

Caseload

Total number annual cases

5000

Total number ambulatory cases

2000

Total number in-house cases

3000

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

November, December, January, and beginning to mid February tend to be less busy due to snow and cold weather. After that period, we have the heaviest caseload March-June, July-October can also be quite busy depending on weather. We have the largest performance horse caseload during spring-fall.

Species other than equids

Number of specialty certified clinicians

Number of clinicians in direct support of program

Diplomats of the following specialties (including their European Equivalents)

ACVIM - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - 1

ACVS - American College of Veterinary Surgery - 1

Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)

Spokane Animal Eye Clinic works closely with our practice - 1 day/week in house and consultation on in-house patients

Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice

Technician present on ambulatory calls

Yes

Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)

Other details about technician support of intern doctors

On call technician coverage present, swing shift technician available until 10:30 PM

Compensation

Annual Salary

$41-45K

Total benefits package
Download the Benefits Worksheet

Additional opportunity for emergency compensation

Yes

Intern salary is $45,000
Interns receive 50% of the emergency fee when they begin primary emergency call.

Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).

Benefits

Benefits offered

Yes

Click here to download the Benefits Worksheet

Value of total annual compensation

66000

Housing offered

Yes

Housing Type

On-site

Paid time off (PTO) offered

Yes

# of PTO days

PTO stipulations

Time off given for job/residency interviews, personal time, CE

Health insurance offered

Yes for employee plus dependents

Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for

Varies based on chosen health insurance plan - differs between individual vs with dependents

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

Association fees reimbursed / stipend offered

Student loan payments reimbursed / stipend offered

401K program offered

Yes

Employer matching offered

Yes

Clothing / logo wear stipend offered

Phone or phone stipend offered

Maternity / paternity leave offered

Discounted pet care and / or a pet medications policy offered

Yes

Practice vehicle or mileage reimbursement offered

Yes

Other benefits offered

Health insurance coverage for dependents is also available at your expense.
In addition to health insurance, we have additional programs that give access to legal resources, wellness, pet insurance discounts, and more. Free mental health services available on day 1 of employment.

Washington state provides paid parental leave.

Contract

Non-compete clause required

Non-US residents may apply

Yes

Is visa support provided?

Yes

Potential for sponsored visa for 1 year internship, immigration counsel services provided.

Method internship offers are made

Via letter of intent or direct contact

Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years

August 1st

Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years

December 20th

Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer

7-10 days

Outcomes Assessment

How long has the practice offered internships?

2015-2016

Avg number of interns who completed the program per year for the past 5 years

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

MPEH provides experience & mentorship to veterinarians that will give them the confidence & skills to succeed in equine practice. The successful applicant will also enjoy relationships that will carry over for years to come. We believe in veterinary Medicine, People, Equidae -horses & the Harmony of all three.

To apply https://nva.avature.net/jobs/JobDetail?jobId=25852&source=AAEP+%28Equine%29+Job+Board&tags=kim.scott
and/or reach out to the practice directly.

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