When students intern or extern at East Lake, they have the opportunity to dive into a diverse offering of services and follow those that they are most passionate about pursuing!
About: All located in Texas, the East Lake practice group offers a variety of internship, externship, and clerkship opportunities. Visa support is also available for international/PAVE candidates.
East Lake is a privately owned, independent practice consisting of East Lake Veterinary Hospital in Dallas, Texas, East Lake Cat Care Center, a feline exclusive facility, and East Lake Pet Orphanage, our 501(c)3 non-profit rescue branch of operations. Our multi-doctor-led practice is supported by a team of over 90 devoted care providers. East Lake makes a difference in the lives of pets and people 7 days a week.
Additionally, as a well-established practice offering a high level of care, East Lake is fortunate to have recently had the opportunity to expand operations with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art equine hospital and a separate small animal hospital of Center Ranch in Centerville, Texas. This facility has served 4 counties and has been a leader in equine medicine, surgery, and reproduction. The facilities are well appointed with high-level equipment and 111 oversized equine stalls. Additionally, round pens, large pastures, and ample riding areas span over 94 acres.
Why East Lake? East Lake fosters a positive culture, allowing students to develop in the areas where their interests are deepest. Our team works collaboratively and supports each other's professional growth. The combined experience of our group provides a wide array of surgeries and treatments for companion animals. East Lake's team works hard to make a difference in the lives of pets & people, so the company’s leadership works to take care of the team!
Specific Areas of Practice for Internships Include:
- Small animal medicine and surgery
- Urgent care + surgery
- Feline exclusive practice
- Equine exclusive practice
- Large animal medicine and surgery
- Exotic animal medicine and surgery
- Reproductive medicine and surgery
- Advanced imaging
- Surgery focused practice
- Rehabilitation, acupuncture, and TCVM
- Shelter medicine and surgery
- Equine rehabilitation and sports medicine
East Lake is able to conform to the academic needs and interests of the student.
We offer students the opportunity to give hands-on support to patients as well as orphans available for adoption who are in the non-profit arm of East Lake (East Lake Pet Orphanage).
East Lake is open 7-days a week, 7am - 9pm, and as such, encourage students to pick a schedule that works for them.
- Complimentary Student Housing
- Pet Friendly