Northern Lakes Equine Practice (NLEP) is a four-doctor equine ambulatory practice servicing Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Our team is passionate about mentoring and growing the next generation of equine practitioners while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
The goal of this internship is to gain practical, hands-on experience to prepare for a lifelong career in equine veterinary medicine. NLEP has a strong focus on preventative medicine, sports medicine, and dentistry. We also offer complementary services in veterinary spinal manipulation (chiropractic) and acupuncture, and we have recently begun expanding the reproductive portion of our practice.
We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics, including:
- Digital radiography and ultrasonography
- Class 4 therapeutic lasers
- Shockwave therapy
- Gastroscope
- ProStride unit
- PowerFloat dental equipment
We value close working relationships with our clients and their horses, emphasizing client education and point-of-care service.
Our intern will begin the internship with continuous, rotating mentorship from all doctors in the practice. In the first several months, the intern will ride along with each doctor to gain confidence in clinical skills and patient workups. All doctors travel with full-time veterinary assistants, allowing the intern to focus on clinical practice in a safe and supported environment.
Once ready for independent work, the intern will be provided with a stocked veterinary truck and a veterinary assistant. Emergency call rotations will begin with a senior doctor, and the intern will not see emergencies independently until both the intern and the senior doctor feel comfortable. Once prepared, the intern will be integrated into the on-call schedule shared by all doctors.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to the base internship salary, NLEP offers competitive benefits, including:
- Healthcare reimbursement
- All licensing/membership dues
- PLIT coverage
- CE stipend
- Paid vacation
- 100% of after-hours emergency call fees once independent ER work is established
Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to complete an externship with our practice or be available for an in-person interview.
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice in IL and WI
- USDA Accreditation