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Externships
Peterson Smith Externship Program
Despite the fact that externs will primarily be observing our work, the large number of cases that each extern will be exposed to, coupled with the knowledge and expertise of our veterinarians, provides an incredibly valuable learning environment. We try to facilitate as many opportunities for learning as possible. We also welcome our externs to attend any continuing education opportunities that are available during their externship.
Housing close to the hospital is provided. Potential interns are strongly encouraged to participate in our externship program prior to applying for an internship.
Interested in our externship program?
Peterson Smith Thoroughbred Sales Externship
The Peterson Smith Thoroughbred Sales Externship is available for veterinary students nearing graduation. The externship will focus directly on the practitioner’s role at a Thoroughbred sale and the nuances of sales work. Application are due approximately 60 days prior to the first day of the sale. The applicant must expect to be graduating and NAVLE-eligible within 20 months of the first day of the sale. Those interested in the Ambulatory Internship are preferred. This externship involves participation in acquisition and interpretation of digital radiography, video laryngoscopy and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. Professional conduct and appearance are required. The extern will be contacted approximately 45 days from the first day of the sale, then afforded a 48-hour acceptance period. The extern is responsible for their travel and stay. The externship will begin at noon the day before the sale and end at the conclusion of the sale.
Currently accepting for the following sales:
- Midlantic Two-Year-Olds In Training Sale: Timonium, MD
- The July Sale: Lexington, KY
- The Saratoga Sale: Saratoga Springs, NY
- New York Bred Yearling Sale: Saratoga Springs, NY
- Midlantic Fall Yearling Sale: Timonium, MD
- The Saratoga Fall Sale: Saratoga Springs, NY
- The October Sale: Lexington, KY
Interested in our Sales Externship program?
Peterson Smith Equine Hospital
4747 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 7:30am - 12:00pm
Closed on Sunday
Peterson Smith Advanced Fertility Center
15107 SE 47th Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Closed on Sunday