Internship/Externship Program
Brazos Valley Equine Hospital offers a competitive, challenging and exceptional intern/extern program unlike any other.
Because of the unique specialties of the staff, innovative procedures executed and multiple locations with a variety of client types, students have the opportunity to be exposed to more than a traditional program.
We offer a full-service referral practice to local veterinarians while also providing primary care to our local and show horse clients.
As one of the largest practices in the state of Texas, we have multiple board-certified specialists in the practice to manage cases and to help to mentor our interns.
Experiential learning from a highly specialized, elite team includes a focus on:
- Further enhancing diagnostic skills.
- Increasing hands-on knowledge base in areas including reproduction, sports medicine, internal medicine, imaging, and alternative medicine.
- Sharpening client relationship, management, and communication skills.
- Exposure to staff and procedures not found anywhere else.
The Externship Program
The goals of the externship are to provide a high level of exposure to broaden the interests and skills of veterinary students.
The extern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This program will provide the extern with enough clinical exposure to pursue further studies in areas of interest in equine medicine.
Requirements
Externship applicants must be a veterinary student or graduate veterinarian with general interest and experience in equine medicine and surgery, as well as have:
- A basic knowledge of horsemanship.
- The ability to work as a team.
- A positive attitude.
- Great people skills.
We welcome and encourage foreign students/veterinarians to apply who are:
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Able to obtain appropriate Visas.
If interested in our Externship Program, please complete the form below. All fields are required.
The Internship Program
Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals wants to improve the lives of people and horses by mentoring and teaching recent graduates how to be the best professionals possible.
When you are successful, the profession and the equine industry are better. It is our mission to invest in your success and help you develop into a great equine veterinarian by creating a positive mentorship environment, establishing clear and respectful communications, and helping you to positively impact the lives of people you encounter. Our Internship Program includes:
Requirements
- Must be a graduate veterinarian with general experience in equine medicine and surgery
- Basic knowledge of horsemanship
- The ability to work as a team
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Possess good people skills are a requirement
- Previous externship at desired BVEH location
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- HSA
- AAEP Membership Dues
- Limited time off for job / residency interviews
- 5 day paid vacation
- $500 to approved conference
- Malpractice insurance for Licensed Veterinarians