Core Competencies for New Veterinary School Graduates in Equine Practice

Veterinarians in equine practice perform a wide variety of tasks with widely varying frequency. The following skills are identified as “core competencies” for new graduates. Educators and employers are encouraged to use this information when determining the training necessary for new graduates to achieve career success.

These lists are to provide general guidance when evaluating new graduate or post-internship skill sets and are not meant to be an inclusive evaluation for all situations.