Intern Veterinarian

About the Team

Desert Pines Equine is southern Nevada's only full-service primary care, referral, and emergency hospital for horses. Our thriving six-doctor practice includes two surgeons, an internist, and excellent support staff, providing sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, preventive care, ambulatory, emergency, and critical care services.

We are the Preferred Provider at the South Point Equestrian Center, which hosts events 40 weeks out of the year. Beyond the glow of the neon lights, we serve a thriving equine community with a diverse population competing in show jumping, dressage, eventing, racing, western pleasure, western cow-horse, cutting, and rodeo. As we move into fall, we welcome major events including the Las Vegas National Horse Show, Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The practice has served as the official veterinarians for the National Finals Rodeo since 1985.

About the Role

The internship opportunities at Desert Pines Equine are designed to provide the hands-on learning experience and knowledge-base growth needed by first-year veterinarians to become skilled general practitioners or advance into residency programs. We consider our interns an integral part of our practice, with a goal to provide a rewarding educational experience.

Interns will rotate with each doctor every two weeks until released to see appointments independently. Rotation experience includes providing direct care for hospitalized patients, assisting with or performing surgical and diagnostic procedures, running anesthesia, and accompanying veterinarians in the field to learn a variety of approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and communication. Through the established relationships of our veterinarians with clients, interns will have enhanced opportunities to practice newly acquired skills. Additionally, interns will participate in bi-weekly Journal Club/Case presentations to improve research skills and knowledge.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit the following to the DPE Internship Selection Committee:

1. A Letter of Intent
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Three letters of recommendation

Applicants who have visited and participated in an externship will have an advantage in the selection process.

Our Culture

Desert Pines is located in the heart of the Las Vegas equine community, offering a unique blend of high-level referral care and a vibrant local horse culture. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where interns can grow alongside experienced professionals.