Veterinary Assistant Rotating Internship

Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center is driven to improve the health and performance of its patients through progressive, high-quality medicine, surgery, and preventative care. This seven-doctor practice located in Las Vegas, NV, includes two surgeons, an internist, and offers clinic and ambulatory services. Reproductive services, elective surgical cases, preventative medicine, performance and regenerative medicine, neonatal medicine, surgery, and internal medicine cases are seen daily. DPE advanced imaging equipment includes digital radiology and digital ultrasound. Other state-of-the-art equipment includes Pegasus Laser, Extracorporeal Shockwave, and Regenerative Medicine Infrastructure. The clinic offers two treatment areas, one surgery room, a barn, ICU and isolation stalls, an imaging area, and daytime pens. Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center is the primary service provider for South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, a 1,200-stall facility that hosts some of the best equestrian events in the world and are the official veterinarians of the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. 

Veterinary Assistant Rotating Internship Program: Whether you’re considering a career as an equine veterinary technician or veterinarian, this well-rounded internship will provide you with the hands-on experience necessary to further your career aspirations. This six-month, full-time, paid internship allows graduates to take the skills they’ve learned in the classroom and apply them in the real world. Assist with surgeries, support ambulatory doctors in the field, and experience high-caliber performance horse medicine; at Desert Pines Equine, you’ll see it all! 

Prerequisites for Acceptance: Applicants must be graduates of a veterinary technology program or equine, animal science, or pre-veterinary bachelor’s degree program with basic horse husbandry skills and be available to work full-time for the six-month duration of the internship. Interns are responsible for housing, transportation, and general living expenses. 

Internship Duration: January 15 through June 21, 2024

How to Apply: Interested applicants can submit a letter of intent and resume to humanresources@desertpinesequine.com. The application deadline is November 1, 2023. Applications will be reviewed upon submission so apply early.

Program Highlights:

• Extensive orientation focused on practical skillset development needed to progress in a fast-paced equine veterinary clinic setting. Become familiar with commonly used medical terminology and record-keeping and learn to set up for and assist with various medical procedures. 
• Structured rotation schedule that includes multi-week rotations between day and night shifts. Time will be spent in the field and surgery and in the clinic to assist with hospitalized patients.
• Continuing education lectures and labs covering topics related to commonly seen cases throughout the internship.
• A team of experienced licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians provide continuous oversight and support, including a mid-point evaluation to review intern progress.
• Exit interview and certificate of completion.