Hagyard Student Opportunities

10/07/2025

💫Program Spotlight!💫

As we are nearing some internship application deadlines, we want to recognize the special opportunities at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute! Read more below about out Surgical Internship offerings.

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is the world’s largest and oldest equine hospital in the world, based in the horse capital of the world, Lexington KY, USA. The Davidson Surgery Center a fast paced, busy tertiary care facility, with an annual approximate caseload of 6,000 surgical cases per year. Case type is varied amongst a population of thoroughbred/standardbred/sport horse breeding, racehorses, sport horses, sales work, and some western performance and pleasure horses. With our high thoroughbred breeding population, interns get excellent exposure to the unique cases such as angular limb deformity corrective surgery, cesarian sections, colic surgeries, reproductive surgeries, dystocias, fractured ribs, ruptured bladders, etc. Additional common surgeries/cases include (but are not limited to) arthroscopies/tenoscopies, airway surgery, fracture repairs, laparoscopy, endoscopy surgery, lameness, lacerations, and everything in between. Imaging modalities include wireless radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, positive emission tomography (PET) Scan, computed tomography (CT) (intraoperative and diagnostic), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (laydown and standing).

In combination with the large caseload, Hagyard presents an unparalleled training opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic veterinarians. Surgical interns work closely under the direct supervision of 7 world-renowned surgeons in both a hospital and field setting. Additionally, interns are exposed to/rotate through with racing, sales, and sport horse focused clinicians, getting to participate in some of the most prestigious sales and sport horse events in the US. The Davidson Surgery Center works in tandem with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s other specialized departments and affiliations such as The McGee Medicine Center, theriogenology, ophthalmology, field care, podiatry, dentistry, pharmacy, and laboratory for first-rate patient care. This large breadth of specialists under one roof allows for a unique resource and learning opportunity for our veterinarians. Interns rotate through our clinicians, anesthesia, and surgery in house. Interns will also benefit from a variety of didactic training including Practice Rounds, Journal Club, Hagyard Lecture Series, and labs, which span across various equine medical, surgical and reproductive topics.

Programs Offered:
🗓12-month period (beginning June 2026)
🗓17-month period (beginning February 2027 through June 2028)

Program Requirements:
The applicant must be a graduate in good standing from a college of veterinary medicine. An externship is highly encouraged.

📝 To Apply
Applicants must submit a letter of professional interest/intent, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation addressed to Clinical Surgery Manager, Dr. Daria Coleridge. All application documents must be submitted to: studentopportunities@hagyard.com

⏳Deadlines to Apply
October 15, 2025, for programs commencing in June, 2026
August 1, 2026, for programs commencing February 2027

10/03/2025

Are you an undergraduate student looking for hands-on experience in equine veterinary medicine? 🐴🩺

Join us for our Undergraduate Internship Program, with pathways in Ambulatory, Internal Medicine, or Surgery during the 2026 breeding & foaling season!

This is your chance to gain real-world skills, work alongside leading equine veterinarians, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in equine medicine. You’ll learn from the best, build your skills, and be part of an unforgettable season alongside our veterinary team!

🗓 Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
📍Tag a friend who should join you, we’ll see you in Lexington in January!
📝Apply today and take the first step toward an unforgettable learning experience. Link in bio!

07/25/2025

As we approach some of our veterinary internship application deadlines, we will be posting various program highlights. To kick it off, let's start with our internal medicine fellowships!

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is the world’s largest and oldest equine hospital in the world, based in the horse capital of the world, Lexington, KY. In combination with the high concentration of horses, Hagyard presents an unparalleled training opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic veterinarians.

The internal medicine fellowship provides post-graduate veterinarians the opportunity to work at the McGee Medicine Center on Hagyard’s campus under the direct supervision of seven ACVIM board-certified internists. Fellows participate in day-to-day patient evaluation and care, as well as daily elective and emergency duties. This includes, but is not limited to, managing neonatal foals, broodmares with post-foaling complications, high risk pregnancies, pneumonia cases, renal and hepatic disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological disorders, and more.
Fellows will also benefit from our Intern CE program, which boasts Practice Rounds, Lecture Series, Morbidity & Mortality Rounds, Theriogenology Rounds, and wet labs.

Programs Offered:
-Internal Medicine Fellowship (6-month, January – June)
-Advanced Internal Medicine Fellowship (12-month, January – December)
-Advanced Internal Medicine Fellowship (12-month, July – July)

Application Deadlines
🚨EXTENDED Deadline for January 2026: August 1st, 2025
Deadline for July 2026 Program: October 15th

📝To apply: Submit your CV, letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Kathy MacGillivray by the deadline listed above to the studentopportunities@hagyard.com email address.

07/24/2025

Calling all undergraduate students!📣

Are you a student or university faculty interested in what Hagyard has to offer? Please join us for a virtual info session to learn more about our undergraduate internship programs! Whether you are interested in going to vet school, or just want to get
hands-on equine medicine experience in the horse capitol of the world, our programs lay a great foundation for succeeding in the equine industry.

Want to join? Sign up here: form.jotform.com/252036737682058

Questions or specific requests can be directed to studentopportunities@hagyard.com

07/23/2025

As we bid farewell to our incredible 2024–2025 interns and fellows (check out our previous post!), we are equally thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the newest class of talented young doctors joining the Hagyard team.

These individuals bring exceptional dedication, passion, and skill to their roles, and we’re excited to see the impact they will make in the year ahead under the mentorship and guidance of our team. If you see them at the clinic, out on the farms, or at sales and horse shows, please join us in giving them a heartfelt welcome to the Bluegrass!

02/14/2025

02/11/2025

Let's Diagnose-a-Case!

A 15 year old thoroughbred mare was bred late last year which resulted in two consecutive early embryonic losses before 20 days.

A hysteroscopy (endoscopic examination of the uterus) was performed, the uterus was distended with air, and this image was obtained. What is the structure shown?

A. Leiomyoma
B. Endometrial Cyst
C. Broad Ligament Hematoma
D. Endometrial Cup

Comment your guess below and we'll share the answer on Friday!

12/08/2024

Be sure to stop by our AAEP booth and come see us at the Internship/Externship Career Night from 5-7!

Stop by booth #567 at the AAEP 70th Annual Convention & Trade Show for cocktails TONIGHT from 4-6p!

Students can come participate in today’s Diagnose-a-Case for a chance to win a twitch and Hagyard alumni can come put a pin in our map!

10/05/2024

Come learn with us in January! 🤓📝🐴 Our undergrad internship info sessions will kick off next week!

09/28/2024

Are you a student or university faculty member interested in what Hagyard has to offer? Join us for an information session on our undergraduate internships! Applications are open for our 2025 breeding and foaling season undergraduate internships in internal medicine and field care. Whether you are a current student or recent graduate, our internships offer great opportunities for improving technical skills, getting exposure to a large caseload, and networking. Information sessions will be offered on three separate dates via the Webex platform. Click the link to register and receive an invite to attend and your preferred date!

Register now: https://forms.office.com/r/ZeBLFUhV6n

Can’t make the information session? No worries! Email today for more information or to schedule a call to discuss. For private information sessions for your equine or pre-vet club, contact studentopportunities@hagyard.com to schedule!

08/01/2024

Program Spotlight!

As we are nearing some internship application deadlines, we want to recognize the special opportunities at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute! Read more below about out Surgical Internship offerings.

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is the world’s largest and oldest equine hospital in the world, based in the horse capital of the world, Lexington KY, USA. In combination with the high concentration of horses, Hagyard presents an unparalleled training opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic veterinarians. Surgical interns work closely under the direct supervision of 7 world-renowned surgeons in both a hospital and field setting. Additionally, interns are exposed to/rotate through with racing, sales, and sport horse focused clinicians, getting to participate in some of the most prestigious sales and sport horse events in the US. The Davidson Surgery Center works in tandem with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s other specialized departments and affiliations such as The McGee Medicine Center, theriogenology, ophthalmology, field care, podiatry, dentistry, pharmacy, and laboratory for first-rate patient care. This large breadth of specialists under one roof allows for a unique resource and learning opportunity for our veterinarians. Interns rotate through our clinicians, anesthesia, and surgery in house. Interns will also benefit from our Intern CE program, which boasts Practice Rounds, Lecture Series, Morbidity & Mortality Rounds, Theriogenology Rounds, and wet labs.

Caseload: We are a fast paced, busy tertiary care facility, with an annual approximate caseload of 6,000 surgical cases per year. Case type is varied amongst a population of thoroughbred/standardbred/sport horse breeding, racehorses, sport horses, sales work, and some western performance and pleasure horses. With our high thoroughbred breeding population, interns get excellent exposure to the unique cases such as angular limb deformity corrective surgery, cesarian sections, colic surgeries, reproductive surgeries, dystocias, fractures ribs, ruptured bladders, etc. Additional common surgeries/cases include (but are not limited to) arthroscopies/tenoscopies, airway surgery, fracture repairs, laparoscopy, endoscopy surgery, lameness, lacerations and everything in between. Imaging facilities include wireless radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, positive emission tomography (PET) Scan, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (laydown and standing).

Programs Offered:
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is offering two types of Surgical training internships for either a:
- 17-month period (beginning February 2025 through June 2026)
OR
- 12-month period (beginning June 2025)

Program Requirements:
The applicant must be a graduate in good standing from a college of veterinary medicine. An externship is highly encouraged.

To Apply:
Applicants must submit a letter of professional interest/intent, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Documents must be submitted to: studentopportunities@hagyard.com

Deadlines to Apply:
August 31st for programs commencing February 2025.
October 15th for programs commencing in June, 2025.