Because of the experience and uncommon sets of skills of the staff, students have the opportunity to be exposed to much more than a conventional program.
We are a full-service practice providing routine/preventative care, internal medicine and surgery with a focus on sports medicine for our western performance horse athletes.
AN UNMATCHED EDUCATIONAL IMMERSION
Experiential learning from an experienced, elite team
Our programs focus on:
- Further enhancing diagnostic skills.
- Increasing hands-on knowledge base in areas including sports medicine, internal medicine, surgery, reproduction, and imaging.
- 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.
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.
Details of the Externship:
- Strongly encouraged for internship candidates
- Hands on experience
- Up to 4 week stay
- Onsite furnished housing
We welcome and encourage foreign students/veterinarians to apply who are:
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Able to obtain appropriate Visas
The Externship Program Application
The Internship Program
Signature Equine Hospital 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.
Internship applicants 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
- Previous externship at Signature Equine Hospital is strongly encouraged
Details of the Internship:
- Access to multiple experienced clinicians
- Mentorship with hands on experience
- Onsite furnished housing
We welcome and encourage foreign students/veterinarians to apply who are:
- Health Insurance
- HSA
- AAEP Membership Dues
- 10 days paid time off/personal days (vacation, sick days, CE)
- Up to $3,000 CE allowance for an approved conference
- Malpractice insurance for licensed veterinarians
- $5,000 bonus (split between sign-on and completion)