Equine Internship Opportunity - 2027

2027 Equine Veterinary Internship | Blue Ridge Equine Clinic

Start your equine veterinary career with hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a team invested in helping you grow.

Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is now accepting candidates for our 2027 Equine Veterinary Internship Program
. This opportunity is designed for motivated veterinary graduates who want to build confidence, sharpen their clinical skills, and gain meaningful experience across a diverse equine caseload.

Located in the heart of Virginia’s horse country, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic provides both ambulatory and hospital-based care for sport horses, pleasure horses, breeding horses, and more. As an intern, you will be an active member of the medical team from day one, learning alongside experienced equine veterinarians while progressively building the skills and independence needed for your next step in practice.

Work closely with experienced equine veterinarians who are committed to teaching, collaboration, and helping you develop into a confident clinician.

Gain exposure to a broad range of cases, including lameness and performance evaluations, emergency care, reproduction, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and preventative care.

Strengthen your diagnostic approach, technical abilities, case management, and client communication through meaningful involvement in real cases.

Develop a well-rounded clinical foundation through exposure to both field and hospital-based medicine.

Take on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence develop, with support from an experienced team when you need it.

Join a team that values communication, compassion, curiosity, and working together to provide exceptional care for horses and their owners.

Our ideal 2027 intern is curious, hardworking, compassionate, and excited to learn. You should enjoy being part of a team while also being ready to take initiative and embrace the challenges that come with equine practice.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required
• Compassionate and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Strong interest in equine practice and continued clinical development
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.
• Valid driver’s license

At Ameri Vet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note:

Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At Ameri Vet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.