Equine Intern Veterinarian 2025/2026

McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital is accepting applications for 2025-2026 Internships!

We are a full-service Equine exclusive practice serving Eastern Washington & North Idaho. MPEH has two hospital locations to better serve our clientele. The focus of the Newman Lake Hospital is Lameness, Surgery & Critical Care while the Colbert Hospital is home to our Reproduction Facility.

7 doctors are on staff including a Board-Certified Surgeon and Internal Medicine Specialist. The doctors are supported by a strong team of technicians, office staff & barn crew.

Annual Caseload : 5000

Average Caseload per Veterinarian : 20-60 / week.

Types of cases seen :

25% General Practice / Preventative Care / Dentistry

20% Lameness / Sports Medicine

19% Internal Medicine

15% Surgical

10% Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

8% Reproduction

2% Pre-Purchase Exams

1 % Complementary Medicine

Location of cases :

40% of cases are Ambulatory

35% are Out-Patient

25% are In-Hospital

Facilities Include :  Advanced Imaging Diagnostics-MRI (one of only two in the state), Digital X-Ray, Shockwave, Endoscope, Dynamic Scope, Ultrasound. Breeding / Semen Collection, Isolation Barn, Rehabilitation, Farrier / Podiatry Center.

MPEH provides experience & mentorship to veterinarians that will give them the confidence & skills to succeed in equine practice. The successful applicant will also enjoy relationships that will carry over for years to come. We believe in veterinary Medicine, People, Equidae -horses & the Harmony of all three.

Terms of Employment : One Year beginning on June 15th through June 14th. Flexibility with start date.

Internship Salary : $45,000

Benefits :  On-site Housing, Vacation, CE Time off & Stipend, Liability Insurance, Licensing, On Call Compensation, Bonus based on production, 401K

Pre-Requisites :  National Board Exam passed. State Licensing ready for the states of Washington & Idaho.

Salary : $45,000