Description

Thrive Pet Healthcare offers a Veterinary Bovine Internship for graduates of veterinary school to spend one year training in emergency & specialty care. We also offer additional skills and tools needed for a long & successful career in veterinary medicine. You will be prepared to pursue additional specialty training or General Practice / Ambulatory positions. Thrive offers this bovine Internship to begin June 2026. You can book an externship now for pre-Match consideration for 2026!

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a veterinary license in the United States by June 15, 2026.

A little about Elgin Veterinary Hospital - Bovine Internship

Elgin Veterinary Hospital is a distinguished large animal surgical referral and full service veterinary facility that takes pride in offering the most advanced and highest quality medical and surgical treatments for our patients. Our purpose is to provide superior client service and patient care that creates a lasting relationship based on trust and respect.

The Bovine Division has many years of experience serving the food animal industry in many production areas including; purebred cattle, commercial cow/calf, stocker, feed lot, bucking stock, as well as, club calf producers. Our Staff is here to help with any animal needs or client requests.

Like you, for Thrive “care” isn’t just a word. It’s present in everything we do, driven by a dedication to the animals and families we help. We nurture an emotionally intelligent workplace that values your well-being, goals, and individuality. We take actions to empower you to provide the best care for pets, the people who love them, and yourself - through progressive career & learning options, benefits, and support. Throughout our hospitals across the country and with our university partners, Thrive is committed to supporting the education of veterinarians through externships, internships, and residencies that further what we can do for Animals and for one another. You can learn more about all our Medical Excellence & Education programs at - https://careers.thrivepetcare.com/us/en/home#medical-exc

Thrive Pet Healthcare supports our interns with a comprehensive package including:

• $55,000 annual salary
• A schedule that supports learning and living, with 2 consecutive days off each week
• A dedicated Orientation program & an Intern/Resident Symposium CE in Austin, TX
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• VIN, AVMA Membership provided
• State and DEA Licenses reimbursement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• 40 hrs PTO
• Professional Liability Coverage
• Thrive U for unlimited, no-cost CE
• Basic and Advanced Life Support online CPR training
• Surgical and Endoscopy Training
• Eligibility for Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility to Participate in 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Purr-ental Leave & Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Pet Care Discounts and More

This is a rolling application until the right candidates are matched with the program. You must be able to obtain a veterinary licenses in Texas and have a valid driver's license by the start date.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to connecting with you! If you have any difficulty with this application, please contact [email protected].