Oakridge Equine Hospital
Helping You Succeed
Oakridge Equine Hospital offers a 1-year equine veterinary internship designed to give new graduates hands-on experience in surgery, sports medicine, and advanced imaging, with exposure to internal medicine and general practice. We accept 5–6 interns per year, providing a strong foundation for those pursuing residency programs or private practice. To date, 80% of interns who applied for a residency successfully secured a position.
Learning & Mentorship:
Interns work with five board-certified surgeons and one board-certified internist, paired with a senior doctor on a rotating basis.
Rotations include anesthesia, outpatient diagnostics, lameness exams, surgical assistance, and daily care of in-house patients.
Learning & Mentorship:
Interns work with five board-certified surgeons and one board-certified internist, paired with a senior doctor on a rotating basis.
Rotations include anesthesia, outpatient diagnostics, lameness exams, surgical assistance, and daily care of in-house patients.
After-Hours & Schedule:
After-hours treatments are performed by a technician 5 nights per week, with interns on call during weekends.
Interns typically enjoy two nights off per week and 1–2 weekends off per month.
Caseload & Facilities:
Oakridge serves a broad referral base across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. Cases primarily involve Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds in disciplines ranging from racing and rodeo to pleasure riding.
Our hospital features the only high-field MRI in the area, as well as advanced therapies including stem cells, regenerative laser, platelet-rich plasma, IRAP, shockwave, and AO/ASIF fracture fixation.
Internship Questions & Answers
How long does the internship last?
The internship year extends from the day after Memorial Day through Memorial Day the following year. This internship will facilitate critical thinking and refinement of your skills in a relaxed, yet professional environment. Upon completion of your internship year, you will have participated in a large and diverse surgical caseload, as well as all aspects of sports medicine, emergency medicine, and have a strong foundation for internal medicine.
What are the benefits of the internship?
Benefits Include:
Competitive Salary
Individual Housing with Utilities
Health/Dental Insurance
Professional Dues/Licensing Fees
CE Stipend
AAEP Memberships & More
How do I apply?
The application deadline is October 1st. An externship is highly recommended to gain insight into the hospital but is not required for the application.
The following is required for application submission:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Intent
Veterinary School Transcripts
3 Letters of Reference
To apply please email application materials to Dr. Devon England, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA at [email protected].
