Massachusetts Equine Clinic
About MEC's Internship Program
The Massachusetts Equine Clinic internship is designed to provide comprehensive training in equine medicine for recent veterinary graduates. Over the past 30 years, our internship program has successfully trained more than 50 veterinarians. Many have gone on to residencies in internal medicine and theriogenology, sports medicine fellowships, PhD programs, and even practice ownership. You’ll be part of that tradition—supported, challenged, and prepared to take on whatever path your career holds next.
You’ll gain supportive, extensive hands-on experience in wellness and preventative care, sports medicine and lameness, emergency medicine and wound management, field surgery and anesthesia, infectious disease management, and client communication and practice management.
Program Details
Duration: 1 year
Prerequisites: Completion of DVM/VMD program; externship experience with MEC highly encouraged
Application Deadline: February 1st (decisions by March 1st)
Application Requirements: CV, transcript, letter of intent, and three references
Submit Applications: Internships for 2026/27 are filled. Applications for the 2027/28 cycle will open in August of 2026. Stay connected and Join our Talent Community here.
Contract Highlights
Salary: $45,000/year
Housing: Monthly housing stipend
Emergency Bonus: 100% of the emergency farm call fee
Time Off: 10 vacation days + 40 hours sick PTO + 3 CE/interview days
Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance. MA and RI state licensing fees, liability insurance, and work vehicle, phone and computer provided.
Structured mentorship: Quarterly reviews and skills assessments
Why Choose Our Internship
Learn directly from experienced equine veterinarians.
Build confidence in emergency and field service medicine.
Strengthen your client communication and case management skills.
Join our program and follow in the footsteps of graduates who have gone on to associate positions, residencies, fellowships, and leadership roles.
