Employment Information
Practice name
McKinlay and Peters Equine Hospital
Last Updated
September 10, 2025
Internship Type
Combined
| 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 |
2
- Equine general practice
- Equine/LA surgical residency
- Equine/LA medicine residency
Start date
June 15, 2026
End date
June 15, 2027
Application Deadline
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
Newman Lake
[USA] Washington
Spokane
99025
6100 N Harvard Rd
Practice Mailing Address
6100 N Harvard Rd - Newman Lake - Spokane - [USA] Washington - 99025
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
1 week rotations between internal medicine/hospital, ambulatory, surgery, and lameness
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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
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
- 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
No
Number of specialty certified clinicians
Number of clinicians in direct support of program
7
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
Technician present on ambulatory calls
Yes
Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)
No
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).
No
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
7
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
No
State license required
Yes
USDA license required
Yes
DEA license required
No
Association fees reimbursed / stipend offered
No
Student loan payments reimbursed / stipend offered
No
401K program offered
Yes
Employer matching offered
Yes
3%
Clothing / logo wear stipend offered
No
Phone or phone stipend offered
No
Maternity / paternity leave offered
No
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
No
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
2
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
2
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
2
Number of interns from this program who accepted a residency position in the past 5 years
1
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)?
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.
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.
