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Bayhill Equine

Intern and Extern Programs at Bayhill Equine

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At Bayhill Equine, our goal is to provide new veterinarians with the opportunity to practice high-quality equine medicine in a supportive learning environment. We aim to enhance their knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine while giving them exposure to the daily management of a small private practice. This experience equips them with the tools necessary to become successful equine veterinarians.

Bayhill Equine is a fully ambulatory practice specializing in sports medicine for performance horses. With a highly trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment, we are the leading practice in the Bay Area. Our sports medicine services include pre-purchase examinations, lameness evaluations and treatments, as well as the latest techniques in regenerative medicine.

We offer advanced diagnostic equipment in our ambulatory practice, including digital x-rays, ultrasounds, and both 1-meter and 3-meter video endoscopes. Our treatment modalities encompass stem cell therapy, Alpha 2 EQ, PRP, IRAP, Pro Stride, and class 4 laser therapy. Additionally, we provide acupuncture services.

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Philosophy of Internship

To provide a new veterinarian the opportunity to practice quality equine medicine in a learning environment that is conducive to increasing their knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine, along with exposure to the day-to-day factors of managing a private practice, thus providing them with the tools to become a successful equine veterinarian.

Intern Program Details:

  • Prerequisites: DVM degree, completion of National Boards Exam (NAVLE), a California DVM license or eligibility for licensure in the state of California, at least three professional and personal references and a personal interview.

  • Duration: 1-year internship.

  • Staffing Number: Approximately 8-10 employees including veterinarians, veterinary technicians, office manager, receptionist/clerical staff.

  • Case Load: Approximately 5,000 ambulatory cases per year.

  • Types of Cases: Highest level of sports medicine for primarily hunter/jumpers. Our caseload also includes a significant number of dressage, eventing, and some pleasure horses. Most cases are lameness oriented.

  • Estimated Daily or Weekly Workload: Varies with time of year and emergency case load. Normal business hours are 9:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. Emergency services are provided 24 hours a day to clients on the Peninsula.

  • List of Internship Duties in Practice: Duties will involve performing or assisting in all ambulatory calls, almost exclusively with a lameness and sports medicine focus, as well as Emergency duty.

  • Emergency Duty Requirements: Rotating schedule with other associate veterinarians, always with direct or indirect supervision of a staff veterinarian.

  • Employee Benefits: 7 days paid leave, 3 days paid leave for CE, Professional Liability Insurance and AAEP dues paid by the practice. Health insurance and other supplemental benefits provided.

  • Internship Salary: $2500 per month in addition to the above benefits. Housing or housing stipend provided.

Philosophy of Externship

Our externship aims to provide veterinary students the opportunity to observe quality equine medicine in a learning environment that is conducive to increasing their knowledge and skills, along with exposure to the day-to-day factors of managing a private practice.

Extern Program Details:

  • Types of Cases: Highest level of sports medicine for primarily hunter/jumpers. Our caseload also includes a significant number of dressage, eventing, and some pleasure horses. Most cases are lameness oriented.

  • Estimated Daily or Weekly Workload: Varies with time of year and emergency case load. Normal business hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturday. Emergency services are provided 24 hours a day to clients on the Peninsula.

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