Oakridge Equine Hospital
Equine Veterinary Externship at Oakridge Equine Hospital
Oakridge Equine Hospital offers an externship/preceptorship program for undergraduate and veterinary students seeking hands-on experience in equine medicine. Our hospital handles a high caseload, including sports medicine, surgery, advanced imaging, and emergency cases.
While our program is flexible rather than rigidly structured, we encourage students to tailor their externship to match their primary interests. Students may assist clinicians when needed, including during after-hours emergency cases.
While students primarily observe our clinicians, the high volume and diversity of cases, combined with the expertise of our veterinarians, provides an incredibly valuable learning experience.
To gain exposure to a wide range of procedures, externs have the opportunity to work with five board-certified equine surgeons and a board-certified internist.
Our hospital serves a broad referral base across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. Most of our cases involve Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, with disciplines ranging from racing and rodeo to pleasure riding.
We also offer high-field MRI to provide the best imaging quality for our patients. Our team fosters a learning environment that supports each extern’s growth and experience.
Externship Questions & Answers
Is Housing Provided?
Limited on-site housing is provided at no cost to the student and should be reserved when scheduling an externship.
Do I Need A Resume or Letter of Recommendation To Be Considered?
We do not require a CV/resume or letter of recommendation.
How Do I Schedule An Externship?
To apply please contact Dr Gabriel Gonzalez, DVM, MS, DACVS Email:[email protected]
