The Department of Clinical Studies – New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a residency position in Equine Field Service. Requirements for the position include a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree and a minimum of one year of post-graduate experience acceptable to the residency committee. Candidates must have graduated from an AVMA accredited school or have obtained an ECFVG certificate and a passing score on the Clinical Proficiency Examination in order to obtain a veterinary license in the states of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The position will be filled once a candidate has been selected. 

The objective of the two-year residency in Equine Field Service is to develop knowledge and clinical proficiency in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of equine medicine, field surgery, reproduction, advanced lameness, radiology, ultrasonography, ophthalmology, dentistry, and herd health. This program is in accordance with the requirements of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)-Equine Practice.

During the first year, the resident will rotate between Equine Field Service, providing clinical service to local equine farms; and the Clinical Services of Sports Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, and Cardiology in the New Bolton Center Hospital for Large Animals. Under the guidance of board-certified faculty, the resident will assist or be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In the second year, the resident has the opportunity to spend two and a half months in Sports Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Reproduction, or other in-house rotations. In both years, the resident will assist in teaching veterinary students and will attend and participate in scheduled rounds. The resident will rotate in the Equine Field Service emergency schedule with Equine Field Service clinicians. The resident will receive two weeks of vacation per year.

Continuation of the residency to the second year is contingent upon satisfactory performance as determined by the residency committee. The resident shall be expected to establish and maintain contact with the ABVP and to fulfill the guidelines outlined by the ABVP for residency programs, including, but not limited to, case logs, publication in a refereed journal, and a case report for the ABVP. Upon fulfillment of the program requirements, a certificate of completion of the two-year residency program will be issued by PennVet, allowing the Resident eligibility to apply for ABVP Credentials - Residency Pathway.

The New Bolton Center Equine Field Service is equipped with 7 ambulatory vehicles, 5 digital radiography machines, 3 ultrasound machines, 2 stationary endoscopes, 1 dynamic endoscope, and 4 dental powerfloats. The clinicians in Field Service work closely with those in the Hospital, and the Hospital serves as an excellent referral center for cases requiring complex care.  

Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center is the large animal campus of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is located 37 miles southwest of Philadelphia in picturesque horse country, with easy access to cultural and social activities in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Applicants who are interested in the position should submit a transcript from their Veterinary School obtained through their University Registrar, a Personal Statement or Letter of Intent, a current Curriculum Vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. These documents should be sent to Dr. Ashley Boyle, Penn Vet New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Boyle at boylea@vet.upenn.edu, or phone (610) 925-6310. The annual salary for the first year of the program is $40,000.

Due to immigration restrictions, we cannot accept applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Canada, or Mexico at this time.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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