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We are currently accepting applications for 2008 and 2009 internships.
Here at KESMARC we fully understand the "exclusiveness" of our facility,
being the only Equine Rehabilitation Center of ifs kind, in the world,
to offer the modalities we offer.
We also appreciate the need for quality training and placements in the Equine field, which is why we are proud to offer two separate internship programs.
The OAKS Internship Program
The OAKS program is available to anyone over
the age of seventeen (17) throughout the year. We accept multiple interns
for one week to two month sessions at our facility. We ask only that
person applying be horse "savvy" and has an interest in Equine Rehabilitation.
This program is most suited to younger students in our surrounding area,
wishing to gain an insight into Equine Rehabilitation in order to determine
future study and/or career paths.
Interns participating in our OAKS program are responsible for their own transport, accommodation and insurance coverage. Please note this is an UNPAID internship program.
The DERBY Internship Program
This program is a minimum three month stay,
with extensions up to one year if required.
Equine science students, those studying Veterinary
Medicine and Equine Rehabilitation would
benefit most from this program.
Our program aims to give students a "real-life"
view into the world of equine veterinary medicine, equine rehabilitation
and equine veterinary nursing and the commitment
required to succeed in these fields.
Interns in our DERBY program will be provided
with "dorm-style" accommodation at our facility.
All linen and kitchenware is supplied, with
up to four interns sharing two bathrooms
and kitchen and living room areas. This negates
the need for transport to and from work,
especially for our international visitors.
Interns are responsible for their own work
visa and travel arrangements, insurance coverage
and food supplies.
Interns are expected to work a six day week,
with hours varying due to daily schedules.
Duties expected of our interns include
(but are not limited to) the following:
- Daily administration of medications and supplements.
- Bandaging including sweats, poultices, post surgical and shipping.
- General care including monitoring temperatures and appetites,
grooming, bathing, picking feet, checking legs, etc.
- Preparing horses to swim and aquatred.
- Putting horses on and off the walking machine.
- Assisting veterinarians as required (with radiographs, ultrasound,
scoping, etc.) Please note although
we do not have a veterinarian on staff we
have multiple veterinarians performing
different procedures on a daily basis.
- Assisting farriers and dentist as required.
- Preparing horses to ship (ensuring coggins and health certs are
obtained).
- Daily record keeping on all horses for health records and billing
purposes.
- Supervised operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber treatments
- Any other duties that may arise in the day to day running of a
large equine facility.
Our aim is to provide you with a sound
understanding of Equine Rehabilitation
protocols, while allowing exposure
to some of the best equine veterinarians
in the world. You will also have the
chance to explore and enjoy our wonderful
Bluegrass area, "the horse capital of the world".
How to Apply
To apply for one of our internships,
please click the "Online Internship Application" at the top of this
page, or click here. |
