Employment Information
Practice name
Premier Equine & Premier Paws Veterinary Service
Last Updated
July 18, 2025
Internship Type
Combined
% of time spent on ambulatory vs in-hospital
Small animal option as interest arises, but is not required.
Internship Opportunity at Premier Equine and Premier Paws Veterinary Service
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to gain hands-on experience? Join our dynamic team for an exciting internship program designed to provide comprehensive exposure to various aspects of veterinary care.
About Our Practice:
Our practice is a unique and highly regarded facility specializing in top-tier equine medicine, featuring a haul-in facility and three small animal clinics. We host weekly rounds with all veterinarians in attendance, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Our team includes a boarded equine surgeon, three seasoned equine veterinarians, and three experienced small animal veterinarians. We are deeply committed to providing mentorship and supporting the growth of our interns’ careers.
Internship Details:
Position: Veterinary Intern
Type: Rotational Internship (based on your interests)
Duration: Flexible, with rotations every 2 weeks
Rotation Options:
Interns can choose from a diverse range of experiences, including:
Reproduction
Sports Medicine & Lameness
Preventative Medicine
Ambulatory Care
Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
This program offers invaluable opportunities to explore different fields, enhance your skills, and learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.
Who We’re Looking For:
Veterinary students or recent graduates
Passionate and eager to learn
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
If you’re ready to expand your veterinary knowledge and be part of a supportive, professional environment dedicated to mentorship and growth, we encourage you to apply!
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- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
- Other (please list)
Small animal experience
Start date
July 1, 2025
End date
July 31, 2026
Application Deadline
August 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?
Yes, required
Contact Information
Lockport
[USA] Illinois
Will County
60441
16935 W Bruce Rd.
Practice Mailing Address
16935 W Bruce Rd. - Lockport - Will County - [USA] Illinois - 60441
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Yes
Service rotation description
Internship Details:
Type: Rotational Internship (based on your interests)
Duration: Flexible, with rotations every 2 weeks
Rotation Options:
Interns can choose from a diverse range of experiences, including:
Reproduction
Sports Medicine & Lameness
Preventative Medicine
Ambulatory Care
Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
High Volume High Quality Spay Neuter
This program offers invaluable opportunities to explore different fields, enhance your skills, and learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.
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Yes
Yes
Yes
75-90%
Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians
Yes
Teaching rounds held
Yes
Frequency of teaching rounds
Weekly
Weekly journal clubs held
Yes
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
- Gastroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Stat CBC analyzer
- Stat whole blood chemistry analyzer
- On site diagnostic lab
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound linear probe
- Ultrasound macroconvex probe
- Ultrasound endorectal probe
- Shockwave
- Stall side orthobiologics
- Stem cell capability/utilization
- Power dentistry
Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:
Our practice hosts seasonal CE meetings for clients. We also host regional technician CE at our facility.
Caseload
Total number annual cases
3000
Total number ambulatory cases
2800
Total number in-house cases
50
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
Less than 5
Significant seasonality to the caseload
No
Species other than equids
Yes
Percentages of non-equids by species
Small animal option as interest arises, but is not required.
Number of specialty certified clinicians
Number of clinicians in direct support of program
7
Diplomats of the following specialties (including their European Equivalents)
ACVS – American College of Veterinary Surgery - 1
Other personnel of note (outside specialists, farriers, dentists, etc)
We work closely with local farriers and universities when case load requires.
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)
No
Other details about technician support of intern doctors
Supervision & Support: Interns will be directly supervised during their first six months or until they demonstrate sufficient comfort and proficiency. Supervision on cases and on-call responsibilities will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Technicians are provided to support veterinarians seeing patients during business hours; however, after-hours emergencies typically do not have technicians present. Once an intern is capable of managing primary cases, a senior veterinarian will always be available for consultation. Prior to patient care or client communication, discussions about cases, diagnostics, and differential diagnoses will be conducted to ensure thorough preparation and mentorship. This program offers invaluable opportunities to explore different fields, enhance your skills, and learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.
Compensation
Annual Salary
$51-55k
Additional opportunity for emergency compensation
Yes
Any primary clinician seeing an after-hours emergency is compensated 80% of the emergency fee. This fee is only available once the intern is able to see cases as a primary clinician.
Opportunities for additional income (production bonuses, working horse shows, etc).
Yes
There is opportunity to earn additional income by working vaccination clinics. This is paid on an hourly basis when these are hosted after hours or during the weekend.
Benefits
Benefits offered
Yes
Value of total annual compensation
79,000
Housing offered
No
Housing Type
Other
Housing Amount
$
Paid time off (PTO) offered
Yes
# of PTO days
10
PTO stipulations
PTO must be submitted for approval 30 days prior to time off.
Health insurance offered
Yes for employee plus dependents
Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for
$50-100 per month depending on plan chosen
Dental insurance offered
No
Life insurance offered
No
Short-term disability insurance offered
No
Long-term disability insurance offered
No
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
Yes
401K program offered
Yes
Employer matching offered
Yes
4% match after 1 year of employment
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
No
Contract
Non-compete clause required
No
Non-US residents may apply
Yes
Method internship offers are made
Verbal and offer letter
Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
January 1 for same year
Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years
Open at this time.
Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer
2 weeks.
Outcomes Assessment
How long has the practice offered internships?
2 years
Avg number of interns who completed the program per year for the past 5 years
1
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
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
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)?
25-50%
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.
