The extern will be immersed in all aspects of equine theriogenology and breeding farm operations. The extern will shadow the veterinarian and participate in veterinary procedures including foaling, foal checks, foal and mare treatment and medications, mare breeding and pregnancy checks, embryo transfer, lab diagnostics, stallion collection and semen processing. The breeding farm component includes care, feeding, catching, leading, watering and stall cleaning for horses. The extern will also be exposed to general farm maintenance including feed and shaving management along with basic machinery / equipment usage and operation.
Our current business model consists of one board certified theriogenologist along with three technicians and 1-3 interns depending on the time of year. We have two locations equipped with breeding stocks along with a lab to perform routine diagnostics and semen analysis. We have a handbook and guides for common procedures to aid with the learning process.
The extern will be immersed into our program and should anticipate working 6 days per week averaging 10-12 hours per day. The extern would be treated as part of our team and expected to help with procedures and treatment after they have been trained.
We offer a room in our house at no cost. If the extern would like different accommodations there are a variety of hotels and other short term stay options available at their own cost in nearby Lawrence KS.