Description

Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a Veterinary Rotating Internship in Equine and/or Bovine Medicine - after completing veterinary school, spend one year training in emergency & specialty care. We also offer additional skills and tools needed for a long & successful career in veterinary medicine. You will be prepared to pursue additional specialty training or General Practice / Ambulatory positions. Thrive offers this LA Internships to begin June 2027:

• Equine - Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, WA
• Equine- Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, TX (near Austin)
• Bovine - Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, TX (near Austin)

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a veterinary license in the United States, and start by June 14, 2027.

A little about Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital - Equine Internship

Our team of enthusiastic specialists and ambulatory practitioners supports a rotating internship combining hospital and ambulatory work. Mentorship would come from boarded surgeons, internist, and veterinarians that have extensive experience in working closely with interns for case management. We have the only facility with multiple boarded equine specialists in the area. Case load consists mostly of equine patients with occasional small ruminants and camelids. After hours on call schedule is split among interns with pre-determined weekend time off and protected weekday/weeknight time off.

The goal of our internship program is to provide knowledge and confidence for our interns to join private practice or a residency program. Interns have primary case responsibility under the supervision of a senior clinician for the duration of the internship. The interns perform daily assessment of their cases, complete medical records, present cases in daily rounds, perform diagnostics, administer anesthesia, assist in surgery and medicine procedures and participate in monthly journal club. The interns on ambulatory service are under the direction of our doctors on all cases such as dentals, lameness exams, reproductive work, podiatry, etc. Interns will be fully competent to address aspects of patient care at an either primary role, or with indirect supervision. It’s our preference to have 3 Interns each year, allowing us to balance training goals and schedule for a quality experience.

Facility includes two full surgical suites with pillow recovery systems, a standing procedure/surgery room, a reference-quality laboratory, a covered lameness evaluation arena, and several treatment areas. The main barn has stall space for 15 in-patients with an additional 3 climate-controlled ICU stalls and a 4-stall isolation facility. Stalls can be converted into a fully operational NICU. The hospital is well equipped with two SurgiVet anesthesia machines with ventilators, complete anesthesia monitoring equipment, extracorporeal shock wave, digital radiology, digital ultrasound, 600 mA radiology, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, ASIF bone plating instruments, PRP, IRAP, Pro-Stride, and a 0.3 Tesla MRI. Clients also have access to acupuncture, chiropractic and Chinese herbal medicine through our integrative medicine and rehabilitation center. We offer the services of clinical pathology, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and radiology on a consultation basis with board-certified specialists.

About Elgin Large Animal Hospital

Equine Division

The Equine Department specializes in orthopedic surgery, lameness, reproduction, and emergency and critical care. Interns gain hands-on, practical experience across all aspects of equine medicine, preparing them to become competent and confident general practitioners.

Our caseload consists predominantly of racing Quarter Horses, with a strong emphasis on sports medicine. Interns will also gain experience managing preventative care, emergency and critical care, reproductive cases, and internal medicine. Mentorship is centered on helping each intern build confidence in their developing skill set while providing the knowledge and practical experience needed to complete the year prepared to practice independently and hit the ground running.

Our high-capacity hospital is equipped with 88 stalls, a dedicated surgical suite, multiple treatment rooms, a radiology room, and a jogging track. This environment provides interns with the resources and case exposure necessary to develop their clinical skills throughout the year.

Interns will have the opportunity to develop and expand their skills in preventative and general care, including vaccination, nutrition, dentistry, castrations, and routine wellness care. They will also gain valuable experience in emergency and case management, client communication, and developing comprehensive treatment plans under the guidance of several experienced senior veterinarians.

On-call responsibilities provide interns with opportunities to strengthen their confidence, clinical decision-making, and independence while ensuring they always have access to support and guidance from senior associates. Our goal is for each intern to finish the program with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to transition successfully into independent equine practice.

Bovine Division

Our Bovine department combines mobile ambulatory field service with in-hospital medicine and surgery. Interns are supported by experienced large animal veterinarians with strong backgrounds in herd health, emergency care, reproduction, lameness, and surgical management. Mentorship is hands-on, structured, and progressive throughout the year.

Our hospital specializes in bovine lameness, internal medicine, and surgical cases, attracting patients from across the nation. This provides interns with exposure to a wide variety of unique and complex surgical and internal medicine cases.

Our caseload consists primarily of bovine patients, including commercial herds and individual producers, with additional exposure to small ruminants. Services include herd health consultation, reproduction, lameness evaluation, emergency care, surgery, and preventative medicine.

The goal of our internship program is to provide the knowledge, clinical judgment, and confidence needed to enter private practice or pursue advanced training. Interns maintain primary case responsibility under supervision, perform daily case assessments, complete medical records, participate in rounds, conduct diagnostics, assist with surgical procedures, and engage in herd-level decision making.

Interns share after-hours emergency coverage with structured time off and a schedule designed to support both learning and sustainability.

Like you, for Thrive “care” isn’t just a word. It’s present in everything we do, driven by a dedication to the animals and families we help. We nurture an emotionally intelligent workplace that values your well-being, goals, and individuality. We take actions to empower you to provide the best care for pets, the people who love them, and yourself - through progressive career & learning options, benefits, and support. Throughout our hospitals across the country and with our university partners, Thrive is committed to supporting the education of veterinarians through externships, internships, and residencies that further what we can do for Animals and for one another. You can learn more about all our Medical Excellence & Education programs at - https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/us/en/home#medical-exc

Thrive Pet Healthcare supports our interns with a comprehensive package including:

• $65,000 Annual Salary for Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital
• $57,000 Annual Salary for Elgin Veterinary Hospital
• A schedule that supports learning and living, with 2 consecutive days off each week
• A dedicated Orientation program & an Intern/Resident Symposium CE in Austin, TX
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• VIN, AVMA Membership provided
• State and DEA Licenses reimbursement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• 60 hrs PTO
• 1-time NAVLE registration reimbursement up to $750
• Professional Liability Coverage
• Thrive U for unlimited, no-cost CE
• Basic and Advanced Life Support online CPR training
• Surgical and Endoscopy Training
• Eligibility for Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility to Participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Purr-ental Leave & Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Pet Care Discounts and More

This is a rolling application until the right candidates are matched with the program. You must be able to obtain a veterinary licenses in Washington State and have a valid driver's license by the start date.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to connecting with you! If you have any difficulty with this application, please contact houseofficerprograms@thrivepet.com.