Employment Information
Practice name
South Shore Equine Hospital & Diagnostic Center
Last Updated
September 10, 2025
Internship Type
Combined
| 6 MONTH Private Practice Rotating Internship – Ambulatory and Hospital
South Shore Equine Clinic offers a 6-month internship program to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a Massachusetts state veterinary license. The goal of this internship is to allow the intern to become a qualified ambulatory associate, as well as a qualified diagnostician familiar with all aspects of diagnostics and to become comfortable with treatment options. Case load: Performance horse evaluations – H/J, eventing, and dressage show horse, Standardbred racehorses, western pleasure, emphasis on diagnostics and therapeutic options. Lameness workups, imaging (Dr, Ultrasound, MRI), shockwave, Tenex procedures, PRP, IRAP, Arthramid, and conventional intra-articular care. Internal medicine caseload includes referrals as well as ophthalmic and medical colic cases; preventative care and dentistry; no colic surgery performed. General ambulatory/emergencies seen weekly and as needed. Types of cases: 40% performance horse evaluations, 30% Preventative care/internal medicine, 20% general ambulatory, 5-10% reproductive (seasonal), 5% emergency (no colic surgery) Estimated breakdown of workload: Ambulatory/hospital/emergency rotations. Monday, Wednesday & Friday – full days ambulatory, routine preventative care as well as lameness/purchase exams. Tuesday/Thursday AM – in clinic cases and surgeries; Tuesday/Thursday PM – ambulatory. Saturday AM – in clinic caseload and weekend ambulatory treatments. Emergency duty requirements: Shared rotation with one or two other interns including nights and weekends (with back-up clinician) Amount of supervision: Heavily mentored/supervised initially, leading to independence for emergencies and some days and/or procedures on an individual basis ultimately leading to independent days of scheduled appointments. Prerequisite Application Process: Graduate from AVMA accredited school, passed NAVLE, eligible for a Massachusetts vet license and a valid driver’s license are all requirements. Compensation: 6-Month stipend of $21,250 plus emergency fees and benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Offered to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a MA license Work towards becoming an ambulatory associate comfortable treating all types of cases: On call split with other intern(s) and associates; always with a back-up clinician. Housing available within 10 minutes of clinic. Enjoy the local culture (seasonal festivals, historical traditions, taverns and pubs). Enjoy all that Boston and New England have to offer: History, Sports, Beaches and oceans, Walking and Hiking trails, Skiing. |
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- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
- Equine/LA medicine residency
Start date
July 1, 2025
End date
June 30, 2026
Application Deadline
December 1, 2024
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
Plympton
[USA] Massachusetts
Plymouth
02367
151 Palmer Rd.
Practice Mailing Address
151 Palmer Rd. - Plympton - Plymouth - [USA] Massachusetts - 02367
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
Intern will spend 50% in hospital and 50% ambulatory.
Case load includes performance horse evaluations – H/J, eventing, and dressage show horse, Standardbred racehorses, western pleasure, emphasis on diagnostics and therapeutic options.
Lameness work-ups, imaging (Dr, Ultrasound, MRI), shockwave, Tenex procedures, PRP, IRAP, Arthramid, and conventional intra-articular care.
Internal medicine caseload includes referrals as well as ophthalmic and medical colic cases; preventative care and dentistry; no colic surgery performed.
General ambulatory/emergencies seen weekly and as needed. Types of cases: 40% performance horse evaluations, 30% Preventative care/internal medicine, 20% general ambulatory, 5-10% reproductive (seasonal), 5% emergency (no colic surgery).
Estimated breakdown of workload: Ambulatory/hospital/emergency 3-week rotations. Monday, Wednesday & Friday – full days ambulatory, routine preventative care as well as lameness/purchase exams. Tuesday/Thursday (am) – in clinic cases and surgeries; (pm) -ambulatory. Saturday (am) – in clinic caseload and weekend ambulatory treatments. Emergency duty requirements: Shared rotation including nights and weekends (with back-up).
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
50-75%
Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians
Yes
Teaching rounds held
Yes
Frequency of teaching rounds
Weekly
Weekly journal clubs held
No
M&M or other specialized rounds held
No
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
- Intra-operative fluoroscopy
- Dynamic airway endoscopy
- CT
- Nuclear scintigraphy
- Embryo Transfer
- Other (please list)
Tenex Surgical system for tendons and ligaments, Game Ready Compression Therapy, CO2 and Diode surgical LASERs
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
Interns will have primary responsibility that increases over time. Initial supervision is at 100% and ultimately goes down to 50%. Interns will be primary surgeon on ER laceration repairs. CE stipend is $500.
Caseload
Total number annual cases
8000
Total number ambulatory cases
6400
Total number in-house cases
1600
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
5-10
Significant seasonality to the caseload
Yes
Seasonality description
March through November 50% busier than December through February.
Species other than equids
No
Number of specialty certified clinicians
Number of clinicians in direct support of program
4
Diplomats of the following specialties (including their European Equivalents)
ACVIM – American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - 1
Diplomates of other specialties
1
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
Farriers, referral specialty veterinarians
Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice
Acupuncture certification, Chiropractic certification, MBA
Technician present on ambulatory calls
Yes
Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)
Yes
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
Overnight technical staff is provided as needed to support the practice and interns.
Compensation
Annual Salary
<$25k
Total benefits package
Download the Benefits Worksheet
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
Yes
$50 per ER as primary clinician.
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
59,321
Housing offered
No
Housing Type
Other
Housing Amount
$
Paid time off (PTO) offered
Yes
# of PTO days
10
PTO stipulations
Ten days PTO/sick time combined
Health insurance offered
Yes for employee plus dependents
Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for
Depends on policy chosen
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
No
Association fees reimbursed / stipend offered
Yes
Student loan payments reimbursed / stipend offered
No
401K program offered
Yes
Employer matching offered
Yes
3% employer match
Clothing / logo wear stipend offered
Yes
Phone or phone stipend offered
Yes
Maternity / paternity leave offered
Yes
Discounted pet care and / or a pet medications policy offered
Yes
Practice vehicle or mileage reimbursement offered
Yes
Other benefits offered
Practice vehicle is provided. Licensure reimbursement and association dues. Liability insurance is covered by the practice. $500 CE stipend.
In addition to excellent health benefits, interns have access to other programs including legal support, digital security, discounts on travel, entertainment, insurance and more. Mental health services are provided on Day 1 of employment.
Contract
Non-compete clause required
No
Non-US residents may apply
Yes
Is visa support provided?
Yes
Visa sponsorship and immigration counsel provided.
Method internship offers are made
In person or via email
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
August
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
December
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
1-2 weeks or more, depending on time of year offer is made
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
17 years
Avg number of interns who completed the program per year for the past 5 years
1.5
Number of interns from this program who applied for a residency in the past 5 years
1
Number of interns from this program who entered a residency position directly out of the internship in the past 5 years
1
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
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
1
Are current or former interns from the practice available for reference?
Yes, email the practice contact for details.
Additional information about the internship program
Our internship program is offered to graduates of accredited veterinary schools that are eligible for a Massachusetts state license. The goal of this internship is to allow the intern to become a confident and qualified ambulatory associate, as well as a seasoned diagnostician familiar with all aspects of diagnostics and treatment options. We look forward to helping interns grow as practitioners in a collaborative environment.
