Internship – Sports Medicine Practice

General Information

Position

Internship – Sports Medicine Practice

Last Updated

September 27, 2024

Internship Type

Ambulatory

Position Full Description

Bayhill Equine is the premier ambulatory practice in the Bay Area, dedicated to excellence in sports medicine for the performance horse. Our highly trained team, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and innovative treatment protocols, ensures your horse receives the best care possible. We offer advanced diagnostic tools, including digital radiographs, ultrasounds, and video endoscopes, along with cutting-edge regenerative therapies like stem cell treatment, PRP, IRAP, Pro-Stride, and class IV laser therapy. Our comprehensive services also include pre-purchase exams, lameness evaluations, and acupuncture, all tailored to optimize the horse’s health and performance.
Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a dynamic, learning-focused environment. You’ll gain invaluable experience performing ambulatory calls, focusing on lameness and sports medicine, as well as providing emergency care. This role offers a unique opportunity for a new veterinarian to develop exceptional skills in equine medicine, gaining exposure to the demands of managing a successful private practice while making a meaningful impact on the health and performance of our patients.

Number of intern positions of this type

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

Sports medicine practice

Anticipated Start date

June 1, 2026

Anticipated End date

June 30, 2027

Preferred Application Date

November 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

Redwood City

Practice State

[USA] California

Practice County

San Mateo

Practice Zip Code

94061

Practice Address

123 Belmont Ave

Practice Mailing Address

123 Belmont Ave - Redwood City - San Mateo - [USA] California - 94061

Clinical Experience and Responsibilities

Intern rotates between services

Intern is primary case responsibility for first opinion and emergency cases

Intern has primary case care responsibility for complex cases with supervision

Intern is primary doctor performing entry-level procedures

Yes

Intern is primary surgeon on any procedures

Percentage of time intern is directly supervised

75-90%

Patient rounds held daily with senior clinicians

Teaching rounds held

Yes

Frequency of teaching rounds

Monthly

Weekly journal clubs held

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

Gastroscopy
Endoscopy
MRI
CT
Digital radiography
Ultrasound linear probe
Ultrasound macroconvex probe
Ultrasound microconvex probe
Nuclear scintigraphy
Shockwave
Stall side orthobiologics
Stem cell capability/utilization
Advanced podiatry/therapeutic farriery
Power dentistry

Any additional information the practice would like to share on their internship program:

Intern will gain experience with horse show medicine, including but not limited to orthobiologics, rules and regulations USEF and FEI horse shows, PPEs, GP medicine and ERs, opportunity for CEs

Caseload

Total number annual cases

5000

Total number ambulatory cases

5000

Total number in-house cases

Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the busiest time of year

Less than 5

Avg number of after hour emergencies per week in the least busy time of year

Less than 5

Significant seasonality to the caseload

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)

ACVSMR- American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - 1

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

Therapeutic farriery, work with outside surgeons, radiologists, and internal medicine specialists

Additional certifications/area of expertise represented in the practice

Acupuncture certification
MBA

Technician present on ambulatory calls

Yes

Overnight technical staff (if hospital present)

N/A

Other details about technician support of intern doctors

Each ambulatory doctor has a technician for daily appointments. No overnight coverage required as there are no hospital cases.

Compensation

Annual Salary
>$65K

Total benefits package
Download the Benefits Worksheet

Additional opportunity for emergency compensation

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

$95,650

Housing offered

Yes

Housing Type

Stipend

Housing Amount

$1500

Paid time off (PTO) offered

Yes

# of PTO days

PTO stipulations

Request approval from superiors

Health insurance offered

Yes for employee plus dependents

Amount of health insurance premium intern is responsible for

Variable

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

Yes

Student loan payments reimbursed / stipend offered

401K program offered

Yes

Employer matching offered

Yes

Employer matches up to 3%

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

5 day work week

Contract

Non-compete clause required

Non-US residents may apply

Yes

Is visa support provided?

Yes

Visa sponsorship and immigration counsel provided.

Method internship offers are made

Email or phone

Earliest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years

September

Latest date of internship offer made in the last 3 years

December

Average time provided to internship candidates to consider an offer

2-4 weeks depending on time of year

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

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

In addition to an excellent benefits package, interns have access to programs including legal services, device security subscription and membership discounts, childcare, insurance discounts, and more. Mental health services are available on day 1 of employment.

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