Externships
Austin Equine Associates offers year-round externships for veterinary students regardless of class year. We encourage a minimum of two weeks and can house one student per externship. The externship and internship programs are very hands on, and we encourage interactive participation in daily cases as well as treatment and observation of hospitalized patients. Externs will be included in morning rounds and weekly journal clubs and will be expected to participate in reviewing scientific literature pertinent to particular cases or disease processes. We recommend externs provide their own transportation. If interested, please contact Dr. JoLynn Joyce via email at joyce@austinequine.com
Internships
- Primary Contact Person for Internship: JoLynn Joyce DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
- Number of Intern positions: 1
- Type of Practice: 100% equine; composed primarily of Arabian Show Horses, Hunter Jumpers, Dressage, Western Performance
- Case Load Approximately: 60% lameness, 15% surgical, 20% preventive, 5% reproductive
Facilities and Equipment
The hospital has two large treatment rooms, surgery room and two induction and recovery stalls, pharmacy, lab, 8 stalls (2 ICU stalls), an arena and round pen for lameness evaluations. Advanced diagnostics include: 2 digital radiograph machines, digital ultrasound, shockwave, one and three meter flexible endoscopy.
Intern Responsibilities
Daily intern duties will include: treatment and assessment of hospitalized patients prior to morning rounds, after hours treatments and over night observation of critical patients, accurate medical record logs and client communication. Interns will be included in morning case rounds as well as weekly journal clubs where they will be expected to participate in reviewing recent scientific literature.
Intern duties will be allocated in the following manner: Approximately 50% of time on after hour emergency duty and ambulatory call. 50% of time assisting with anesthesia or surgery, 40% assisting the primary clinicians with lameness evaluations and diagnostics, 10% ambulatory duties.
Philosophy of Practice's Internship
Austin Equine Associates internship is designed to further the education of recent veterinary graduates by exposing them to a large volume of diverse cases thus allowing individuals to develop proficient skills and confidence to excel in equine medicine. The interns will be mentored throughout their program and should develop and expand upon their skills throughout the year. We strive to provide the highest quality of care to our patients and clients while maintaining a friendly work environment. We consider externship and internship programs and integral part of our practice and look forward to providing the mentorship needed to advance in the profession. Designed to further the professional experience and education of graduate licensed veterinaries.
Internship Information and Requirements
Prerequisites of Application and Internship: A letter of intent and three letters of recommendation must be received by December 1st. A license to practice in the state of Texas is mandatory.
Notification of Acceptance
- All applicants will be notified December 15th
- Employment dates: June 1 through May 31
- Intern Salary: Available upon request
List of Employee Benefits
- AVMA Liability Insurance and health insurance is provided
- One continuing education course is paid
- On-site housing is provided
Emergency Duty Requirements
Primary emergency duty will be rotated on a weekly basis between the primary veterinarians and the interns. 1-2 weeks per month on emergency duty and rotating weekends. There is a board certified surgeon on backup call at all times.