Equine Internship Opportunity - 2027
4510 Mockernut Lane, Earlysville, VA, 22936 www.blueridgeequine.comOverview
Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is located on the outskirts of Charlottesville in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a great small city with all the benefits of a college town. Home to the University of Virginia, there is a vibrant and eclectic community with lots of opportunities for entertainment and interaction. There are plenty of great restaurants and music venues nearby as well as Shenandoah National park for hiking and camping. Wine, beer, and spirits are all produced locally and have received national recognition for their quality. Charlottesville has a well-established horse community with beautiful farms dotting the countryside in the surrounding counties making it an ideal place for anyone with equestrian interests to settle down. All these things combine to provide the perfect environment for anyone who loves the outdoors, the arts, great food or just being part of a connected community.
In operation for forty years, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is superbly equipped to handle all of your horse's routine, emergency, and surgical needs. With well over 100 years of combined equine veterinary experience and the most up-to-date knowledge and equipment, our seven equine veterinarians, equine surgeon, and full staff are uniquely positioned to serve Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
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2027 Equine Veterinary Internship | Blue Ridge Equine Clinic Start your equine veterinary career with hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a team invested in helping you grow. Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is now accepting candidates for our 2027 Equine Veterinary Internship Program. This opportunity is designed for motivated veterinary graduates who want to build confidence, sharpen their clinical skills, and gain meaningful experience across a diverse equine caseload. Located in the heart of Virginia’s horse country, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic provides both ambulatory and hospital-based care for sport horses, pleasure horses, breeding horses, and more. As an intern, you will be an active member of the medical team from day one, learning alongside experienced equine veterinarians while progressively building the skills and independence needed for your next step in practice. Dedicated MentorshipWork closely with experienced equine veterinarians who are committed to teaching, collaboration, and helping you develop into a confident clinician. Real Hands-On MedicineGain exposure to a broad range of cases, including lameness and performance evaluations, emergency care, reproduction, internal medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and preventative care. Clinical Skill DevelopmentStrengthen your diagnostic approach, technical abilities, case management, and client communication through meaningful involvement in real cases. Ambulatory + Hospital ExperienceDevelop a well-rounded clinical foundation through exposure to both field and hospital-based medicine. Growing IndependenceTake on greater responsibility as your skills and confidence develop, with support from an experienced team when you need it. A Collaborative EnvironmentJoin a team that values communication, compassion, curiosity, and working together to provide exceptional care for horses and their owners. Who We’re Looking For Our ideal 2027 intern is curious, hardworking, compassionate, and excited to learn. You should enjoy being part of a team while also being ready to take initiative and embrace the challenges that come with equine practice. Qualifications • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required• Compassionate and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine• Strong interest in equine practice and continued clinical development• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.• Valid driver’s license Sick of filling out applications? Email your resume directly to Stina Radinovic at cradinovic@amerivet.com. #LI-CR1