Entry Level Equine Veterinarian Jobs
New grad equine veterinarian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Animal Care & Pet Services, Consumer Goods, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like NVA and PetVet Care Centers hiring at this level now.
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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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Entry Level Equine Veterinarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level equine veterinarian job?
Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize hands-on clinical experience, so rotations through equine practices, ambulatory work, or large-animal internships during veterinary school carry real weight. A strong letter of recommendation from a supervising veterinarian, demonstrated proficiency in routine procedures like lameness exams and dental floats, and willingness to work on-call or weekend shifts give new candidates a practical edge over applicants with academic credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level equine veterinarians?
Companies hiring entry level equine veterinarians right now include NVA and PetVet Care Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of private equine practices, large-animal referral hospitals, and equine-focused veterinary groups that regularly bring on new graduates to support senior clinicians.
Are there remote entry level equine veterinarian jobs?
Yes, though most equine veterinarian roles require hands-on patient care and are primarily on-site. About 0% of entry level equine veterinarian openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work typically limited to telehealth consultations, client communication, or administrative duties rather than direct clinical practice.
Are these new grad equine veterinarian jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior equine veterinarian roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward its requirements, or explicitly invites candidates still completing their DVM. New grad openings often pair you with a supervising veterinarian during an onboarding period, making them a strong first step into equine practice.
Which industries hire the most entry level equine veterinarians?
Entry Level equine veterinarian roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Consumer Goods, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain active equine caseloads year-round and rely on new graduates to build out clinical capacity alongside experienced staff.