University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at The World Equestrian Center Internship in Equine Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Imaging

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center (UFVH-WEC) is pleased to offer a Seasonal Internship in Equine Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Diagnostic Imaging. This internship is designed to provide intensive, focused clinical training during the peak competition season at the WEC, when caseloads are at their highest. The program is ideal for motivated veterinarians seeking advanced experience in performance horse medicine and who may be considering future residency training or equine specialty practice.

The seasonal internship provides extensive clinical exposure to equine sports medicine, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging. Clinical duties include participation in lameness evaluations, advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET), rehabilitation protocols, biologic therapies, and case management under direct supervision of board-certified faculty (ACVSMR, ACVS, ACVIM, ACVR). The intern will also engage in standing sedated and general anesthesia procedures, as well as modest, supervised after-hours emergency duty. Opportunities exist for elective rotations, research involvement, and participation in clinical teaching of veterinary students.

Duties will consist of clinical assignments including clinical case responsibility, participation in the teaching of clinics to 4th year veterinary students, a limited number of didactic lectures and participation in laboratory and continuing education courses. Responsibilities will include night and weekend duty in the hospital. Salary for this position is $47,000 annually.

An elaborate benefit package is provided to each intern. This employer-paid package includes a multitude of coverage’s including: medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability, cancer, long term disability, and accident (out of pocket) insurance. With most of the plans, there is also the option to include family members on the coverage at no extra cost to the intern. If an intern suffers a work-related injury, the intern is generally covered under the workers’ compensation program of the University provided the intern complies with the requirements of the worker’s compensation program. The intern will receive 5 days of paid time off.

Qualifying applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree, and a demonstrated interest in equine sports medicine. A one-year internship or at least one year of general practice or equivalent experience with equine focus is preferred.

Submission Requirements:

1. Curriculum Vita – including class rank in veterinary school
2. Transcripts and Grade Point Average – from all post-secondary institutions attended
3. Three Letters of Reference – Letters should be submitted electronically to robin.bell@ufl.edu by the persons writing the letter. Letters should not be forwarded by the applicant.
4. Letter of Intent – a personal statement describing background, reasons for applying to the internship and career goals

For full consideration, all candidates must answer the following questions in their letter of intent:
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• Do you now or will you in the future need an employer to sponsor you for a VISA to work in the United States?

Please submit all application materials electronically to Dr Robin Bell: robin.bell@ufl.edu

Prior to submitting any application materials electronically, please black out your social security number.

If you have any program questions, please contact Robin Bell (robin.bell@ufl.edu).

Following review of applications, selected applicants may be contacted for a personal or telephone interview.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.