Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Externship

Gain a unique, hands-on learning experience in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation through our comprehensive externship program. This unpaid position is designed for highly motivated individuals looking to advance their clinical skills and knowledge in a specialized setting. You will have the opportunity to rotate between our cutting-edge Rehabilitation Center and our dynamic Ambulatory Equine Medicine service, benefiting from the guidance and mentorship of our expert team.
Training and Development
Our detailed onboarding includes online training, one-on-one coaching with our senior clinicians, and skill evaluations to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. You will gain experience in a variety of areas, including:
Advanced diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, etc.)
Thorough physical examinations
Equine injection techniques
Biomechanics and anatomy
Effective client communication
Professional leadership
Rotational Responsibilities
Rehabilitation Rotation: Work directly with horses under veterinary supervisions. You will also participate in daily staff meetings and morning rounds to assess in-house boarding cases and assist with therapies.
Equine Medicine Rotation: Shadow a rotating veterinarian to refine your skills in lameness exams, diagnostic imaging, injections, and general medicine cases. You will also practice documenting appointments and communicating with clients, ensuring accurate record-keeping.

WHY OCALA?

Ocala's love and admiration of horse and horse farms goes back at least 80 years. Ocala has been the breeding ground for Kentucky Derby winners, including one Triple Crown winner in 1978. Marion County is also home to Horses in the Sun, one of the largest horse shows in the U.S. Ocala is home to more than 35,000 thoroughbreds. To top it off, Ocala will soon be the home of the World Equestrian Center, a 4,000+ acre equestrian complex. It's no surprise why Ocala has been dubbed the Horse Capital of the World.

Get In Touch

Email: careers@performanceequinevs.com

Address

5590 NW HWY 225, Ocala, FL 34482

Clinic Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 11am

Sunday – CLOSED

Phone Number:

352- 307-3690


5590 NW Hwy 225, Ocala, FL 34482, USA

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