Equine Vet Internships & Externships - Hands-On Training

Call Us Head Office: 09 294 7307. Mon-Fri - 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Emergency 24/7. Internship Location: Auckland, Karaka. Veterinary Associates Equine Internship Positions Veterinary Associates Equine offers multiple staggered yearlong positions that traditionally commence in January and July. Occasionally, and for the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity for a six-month internship position. Vet Associates is a full-service equine ambulatory and referral practice based in Karaka, South Auckland, with satellite practices in Kumeu and Warkworth. Veterinarians on staff at the Vet Associates Equine Hospital in Karaka include two board-certified surgeons, a board-certified internist, and a team of ambulatory vets. The specialists are readily available to provide backup and support for all members of the practice. The practice is heavily involved in all types of equine pursuits, including sport horses, Thoroughbred racehorses, Standardbred racehorses, and pleasure horses, providing a tremendous variety of work. The interns are based in Karaka and rotate through the medicine, surgery, and ambulatory departments. They share on-call responsibilities, which includes assisting with emergency hospital admissions and the care of hospital patients. In addition, as the interns' clinical skills develop, they will be responsible for primary ambulatory emergency duty on a rotating schedule with the ambulatory vets. Mentorship and support are important components of our program. The interns will be given a broad-reaching education and will be provided the skills to become exemplary equine veterinarians. The program is designed such that the interns, upon completion of the program, are prepared to enter directly into a position in a private practice setting or as applicants into a residency program. Benefits Our custom-built hospital is well equipped with the latest equine medical technology. Fully equipped surgical suite. Dynamic endoscopy. Digital radiography. Ultrasonography. Dentistry gear. IRAP. PRP. Stem cell culture facility. An in-house diagnostic laboratory. New Zealand is renowned for the great outdoors, and our local area is no exception. We have beautiful beaches, surf, fishing, forest and bush walks, and great local schools. We are on the outskirts of a large city, with many restaurants in the area, and city culture is a short drive away. Many of our staff are involved in equestrian sports, including popular local fox hunts, show jumping, pony club, racing, and polo. Students in their final year of study along with recent graduates, including those working in mixed practice, are encouraged to apply. Applicants need to be eligible for full veterinary licensure in New Zealand (details available at https://www.vetcouncil.org.nz/Web/Veterinarians/Registration.aspx). Externship Location: Auckland, Karaka and Kumeu. We offer students an opportunity to see clinical practice with us throughout the year. Externs must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and eager to help when needed. Secondary school students needing to complete 10 days at a vet practice prior to applying for vet school are welcome to contact us. Schedule and Location Routine appointments: Mon-Fri - 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Emergency Equine Vet Care 24/7. Conveniently covering both South and West/North Auckland regions with a purpose built hospital in Karaka located 5 minutes off the motorway. Hospital Location: 12 Sim Road Karaka Auckland New Zealand #J-18808-Ljbffr