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Interns & Externs: Who are they and what do they do?

MAEH is a participant in the American Association of Equine Practitioners Avenues Program, which helps in the career training of newly graduated equine practitioners, to ensure that they will continue to have well trained equine veterinarians. This may help explain why we always seem to have a constant supply of fresh new faces! In case you have wondered about what is involved in an internship or externship, the following is a brief synopsis.

Interns are licensed, graduate veterinarians who wish to further their education with in year of on-the-job experience. Equine internships are an important step for veterinarians who wish to specialize in equine practice. There is simply not enough time in school to both learn all the scientific knowledge you must know as well as get practical, hands-on experience. Our Interns work closely under our senior doctor’s supervision, thus learning very valuable skills and gaining practical knowledge. Most interns are new graduates, although some have been out in practice for several years and wish to become more specialized.

We also offer other externships for senior veterinary students who have not yet graduated. Externs may wish to learn more about equine practice in preparation for graduation, or may also be interested in pursuing an Internship following graduation and licensure. Our externs come from all over North America and Europe because MAEH has gained a reputation for providing a valuable learning experience in a well equipped equine hospital.

Please see our Veterinarians & Staff page to learn about our 2008/2009 interns, Bethany Buechler, DVM and Beth Hirsch, DVM