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Internships & Externships 

Information

For specific details on salary, benefits and to apply, please contact Dr. Haley Casbeer, intern coordinator at haley@petalumaequine.com

Intern veterinarians can expect to participate in a wide variety of cases daily, including sports medicine & lameness, emergencies, surgery & anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and general medicine. Weekly occurrence of journal club and/or diagnostic imaging rounds. Interns are responsible for inpatient care and will present cases daily at rounds. After morning rounds, the interns will assist one of the senior veterinarians with that day’s cases either in the hospital or in the field. They will perform examinations, diagnostics, procedures, treatments and the keeping of medical records & writing of discharge instructions. Interns will participate in emergencies with their level of responsibility growing throughout the year with growing independence.

The internship is one year long, running from June to June. It is a salaried position with benefits that include housing, health insurance and more. The work week is 6 days long with one weekend off a month. 

Internship

Our veterinary internship program is designed to build an equine veterinarian’s skill set beyond vet school graduation. With the support and guidance of our senior veterinarians, interns will have the opportunity to collaborate on a wide variety of cases. At the completion of their internship year, intern will be well prepared to pursue a career in private practice or pursue further education in a residency program.

Petaluma Equine will admit one veterinary intern for the 2025/2026 year.  To inquire further about our program and to apply, please email us using the link below and make sure to include a letter of intent and CV.

Externship

Veterinary students at any point in their education can apply to do a one- or two-week externship. This is highly recommended if you are considering applying for the internship. Our externships are hands on and based on your current skill level. 

Onsite housing is available. Externships are available throughout the year. Please email us using the link below to inquire about availability.

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