Equine Veterinarian Jobs
Equine Veterinarian jobs are open across private practices, equine hospitals, racetracks, and research institutions, from new-graduate associate to senior staff and practice owner, with specializations in surgery, sports medicine, and reproduction. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTERNSHIP TYPE
Combined
% OF TIME SPENT ON AMBULATORY VS IN-HOSPITAL
80% Hospital, 20% Ambulatory
POSITION FULL DESCRIPTION
Pioneer Equine Hospital is located in California’s central valley in Oakdale. We are nestled between the foothills of the Sierra Mountains and the valley’s vast agricultural landscape. Pioneer opened its doors in 1973 when two veterinarians had a vision to form the premier equine veterinary clinic in the area. Drs. Britton and Black built one of the most recognized equine hospitals in the country for equine surgery and lameness. From those deep roots, Pioneer has grown to become a full-service referral hospital. In addition, we provide full service primary care on both an outpatient and ambulatory basis.
We are a 100% equine practice - predominantly performance horse with emphasis on western, hunter/jumper and dressage. We also serve our local non-performance horse community. The hospital is a 22,000 square foot full-service facility on 20 acres in Oakdale, California. It has two spacious surgical suites with adjacent viewing rooms. There are four padded induction/recovery rooms which are utilized by surgery and MRI. There are seven large examination rooms including specialty rooms for standing surgery, radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The covered lameness area is 140 x 300 feet with hard and soft ground for optimal evaluation. We have the only high field MRI in northern California and an Asto CT. There are two 20 stall barns which separate the surgical and lameness patients from the medical, emergency, and isolation cases. The on-site podiatry center offers highly skilled farriers who see outside appointments and work closely with the veterinarians in cases that need therapeutic or corrective shoeing. Our reproductive services include assisted reproductive technology, artificial insemination, sub-fertile mare management, foaling, full-service stallion management, breeding soundness evaluation, and collection of semen for shipping and freezing both domestically and internationally.
NUMBER OF INTERN POSITIONS OF THIS TYPE
3
THIS INTERNSHIP IS A GOOD FIT FOR PROSPECTIVE INTERNS WANTING TO PURSUE:
- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
- Equine/LA surgical residency
- Equine/LA medicine residency
- Equine/LA critical care residency/fellowship
- Theriogenology residency
- Dentistry residency
- Imaging residency
- Anesthesia residency
ANTICIPATED START DATE
June 1, 2027
This can be flexible by a few days based on graduation dates.
ANTICIPATED END DATE
June 1, 2028
One intern will be asked to stay on to train the subsequent intern class and will be paid accordingly.
PREFERRED APPLICATION DATE
September 15, 2026
DOES THE PRACTICE OFFER EXTERNSHIPS?
Yes, please email the practice contact for details.
IS AN IN PERSON VISIT OR EXTERNSHIP WITH THE PRACTICE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
No, but recommended.
INTERNSHIP TYPE
Combined
% OF TIME SPENT ON AMBULATORY VS IN-HOSPITAL
80% Hospital, 20% Ambulatory
POSITION FULL DESCRIPTION
Pioneer Equine Hospital is located in California’s central valley in Oakdale. We are nestled between the foothills of the Sierra Mountains and the valley’s vast agricultural landscape. Pioneer opened its doors in 1973 when two veterinarians had a vision to form the premier equine veterinary clinic in the area. Drs. Britton and Black built one of the most recognized equine hospitals in the country for equine surgery and lameness. From those deep roots, Pioneer has grown to become a full-service referral hospital. In addition, we provide full service primary care on both an outpatient and ambulatory basis.
We are a 100% equine practice - predominantly performance horse with emphasis on western, hunter/jumper and dressage. We also serve our local non-performance horse community. The hospital is a 22,000 square foot full-service facility on 20 acres in Oakdale, California. It has two spacious surgical suites with adjacent viewing rooms. There are four padded induction/recovery rooms which are utilized by surgery and MRI. There are seven large examination rooms including specialty rooms for standing surgery, radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The covered lameness area is 140 x 300 feet with hard and soft ground for optimal evaluation. We have the only high field MRI in northern California and an Asto CT. There are two 20 stall barns which separate the surgical and lameness patients from the medical, emergency, and isolation cases. The on-site podiatry center offers highly skilled farriers who see outside appointments and work closely with the veterinarians in cases that need therapeutic or corrective shoeing. Our reproductive services include assisted reproductive technology, artificial insemination, sub-fertile mare management, foaling, full-service stallion management, breeding soundness evaluation, and collection of semen for shipping and freezing both domestically and internationally.
NUMBER OF INTERN POSITIONS OF THIS TYPE
3
THIS INTERNSHIP IS A GOOD FIT FOR PROSPECTIVE INTERNS WANTING TO PURSUE:
- Equine general practice
- Sports medicine practice
- Equine/LA surgical residency
- Equine/LA medicine residency
- Equine/LA critical care residency/fellowship
- Theriogenology residency
- Dentistry residency
- Imaging residency
- Anesthesia residency
ANTICIPATED START DATE
June 1, 2027
This can be flexible by a few days based on graduation dates.
ANTICIPATED END DATE
June 1, 2028
One intern will be asked to stay on to train the subsequent intern class and will be paid accordingly.
PREFERRED APPLICATION DATE
September 15, 2026
DOES THE PRACTICE OFFER EXTERNSHIPS?
Yes, please email the practice contact for details.
IS AN IN PERSON VISIT OR EXTERNSHIP WITH THE PRACTICE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERNSHIP?
No, but recommended.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Consumer Goods
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equine veterinarian jobs.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
- Active veterinary license in the state of employment
- Hands-on experience with lameness evaluation and diagnostic nerve blocks
- Proficiency in equine reproductive procedures including breeding and pregnancy examinations
- Valid DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
- Experience with digital radiography and portable ultrasound in ambulatory settings
Tips for Your Equine Veterinarian Job Search
Tailor your resume to equine caseload
Hiring managers want to see the species breakdown and case volume you handled, not just a list of duties. Call out your percentage of equine versus mixed-animal work and note any field surgery or ambulatory experience you logged during training.
Highlight your DEA and state licensure status
Many equine practices need you credentialed and ready to prescribe controlled substances on day one. List every active state veterinary license and your DEA registration number clearly near the top of your resume so nothing delays your start date.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists equine veterinarian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target practices by discipline, not just location
Sport horse practices, Thoroughbred breeding farms, and general ambulatory practices have very different day-to-day demands and equipment expectations. Read each listing carefully for the specific disciplines served so you apply where your hands-on skills are the strongest match.
Prepare a case-based interview example
Equine interviews frequently include a scenario question about a lame horse or colic presentation. Walk through your diagnostic reasoning step by step, naming specific tests and your clinical rationale, rather than giving a textbook-style answer that any student could recite.
Negotiate on call schedule, not just compensation
Emergency coverage rotation is one of the biggest factors in equine associate burnout and turnover. Ask directly about the on-call frequency, how emergencies are triaged after hours, and whether there is a second practitioner available, before you accept any offer.
Equine Veterinarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most equine veterinarians?
The companies hiring the most equine veterinarians right now include PetVet Care Centers, NVA, and Nenn, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and South Dakota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to concentrate near major breeding regions and competition circuits.
How many equine veterinarian jobs are remote?
About 0% of equine veterinarian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work include telemedicine consultation, equine insurance case review, and veterinary education or continuing education content development.
How do you become an equine veterinarian?
You earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited program, which requires an undergraduate degree with strong science prerequisites followed by four years of veterinary school. After graduating, you pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and obtain a state license. Many equine veterinarians then complete a one-year equine internship to build specialized clinical skills before entering practice.
How do you get hired as an equine veterinarian with little experience?
Lead with the equine rotations, farm-call shadowing, and reproduction or lameness work you completed during veterinary school, even if your paid experience is limited. Practices that run formal internship programs are the most receptive to new graduates. Being willing to work ambulatory coverage and on-call shifts in a mixed or general equine practice is a common entry point before moving into a specialty setting.
What does the equine veterinarian interview process look like?
Most equine practices start with a phone screening to confirm licensure status, on-call availability, and general fit. A working interview or farm visit typically follows, where you may be asked to perform a basic lameness exam or walk through a clinical scenario. Final conversations usually involve the practice owner or senior veterinarian and focus on schedule expectations, emergency coverage, and equipment familiarity.
Where can I find and apply to equine veterinarian jobs?
You can find and apply to equine veterinarian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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