Veterinary Student Opportunities

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Veterinary Externship 

Students will work directly with our two resident veterinarians across all divisions of the farm. They will also have the opportunity to work with Thoroughbreds at Burleson Farm in Midway, KY. Applicants must be in good standing at an accredited veterinary school and on the path to graduating with a veterinary medical degree. 

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Veterinary Internship

Spy Coast Farm accepts only one veterinary intern each year. One third of the internship is spent with Dr. Modesty Burleson at Spy Coast Farm focused on sport horse reproduction including mares, yearlings, 2YOs, stallions, and CEM quarantine. One third is spent with Dr. Modesty Burleson at Burleson Farms focused on Thoroughbred breeding, foaling, sales work, and preventative medicine. The final third of the internship is spent with Dr. Julie Vargas focusing on sports medicine and lameness including chiropractic and acupuncture. 

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Applicants must be a graduate from an accredited veterinary degree program, pass the NAVLE exam, carry a valid driver's license, and have their own vehicle. The internship is a 12 month duration starting in June of each year. Private living accommodations are provided onsite at Spy Coast Farm.