EXTERNSHIPS

Externships

For Veterinary Students

Horizon Equine welcomes fourth-year veterinary students for clinical externships in equine practice. Students may spend time with us as an external rotation for credit through their veterinary college, or as volunteer work experience.

For a placement to qualify for credit, it must meet the external rotation requirements of the student’s veterinary college. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm those requirements and to coordinate any approvals, paperwork and evaluations with their college before the placement begins.

During their time at Horizon Equine, externs shadow our veterinarians on farm calls and in the clinic, assist with cases, and take part in the examination, diagnostics and treatment of patients. Externs also help with general clinic duties and are instructed by our veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants throughout their stay.

The Program

What to Expect

Externs work full-time and follow the same daily schedule as our veterinarians. A typical day includes farm calls and in-clinic appointments, treatments and care of hospitalized patients, diagnostic procedures, and case discussions with the veterinarian.

Externs also have the option of taking part in after-hours and emergency work, which offers valuable experience in equine emergency care.

Eligibility

Who Should Apply

Externships are open to veterinary students who have completed the third year of a DVM program and have an interest in equine and/or mixed practice.

How to Apply

Submitting Your Application

Please email your application to careers@horizonequine.ca and include:

  • Your CV (PDF)
  • A letter of intent (PDF)

Applications should be submitted at least three months before your requested start date.