Student Externship

  • Available year-round in 2, 3, or 4-week blocks.
  • On-site housing available
  • Veterinary students, Veterinary technician students, and pre-veterinary college students encouraged to apply.

Post-Graduate Internship

  • One year of intensive, hands-on experience, geared to prepare new veterinarians for a fruitful career in equine general practice.
  • Housing is not currently available, but housing stipend offered.
  • Externship is highly recommended prior to application.
  • Only U.S. Citizens with degree from accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score OR citizens with a degree from a non-accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score, AND a certificate of completion of PAVE or ECFVG program may apply.

Associate Veterinarian

  • Join a practice built on a collaborative, comprehensive approach to general equine practice. We practice gold-standard medicine in a team-centric culture, with the goal of providing a fulfilling career and a positive work-life balance.
  • 1+ years of equine clinical experience required to apply.
  • Only U.S. Citizens with degree from accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score OR citizens with a degree from a non-accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score, AND a certificate of completion of PAVE or ECFVG program may apply.

Student Externship

Are you wondering if equine veterinary medicine is your future?
Do you need to enhance your large animal veterinary experience prior to or during veterinary school?
Are you interested in pursuing a post-graduate equine veterinary internship in general practice?

If any of these describes you, please submit a cover letter describing you, your professional goals, and professional experience, as well as a resume or curriculum vitae to: kvaequine@gmail.com, attn: Dr. Molly Kopec.

  • Available year-round in 2, 3, or 4-week blocks.
  • On-site housing available.
  • Who may apply?
    • Veterinary students
    • Veterinary technician students
    • Pre-veterinary college students
    • High school and college students may alternatively apply for our job shadowing experience
  • Utilize your experience for credit! KVA is familiar with collaboration with colleges and universities toward providing a creditable experience for students. Speak with your career advisor to determine if this is an option for YOU!
  • Externships are highly recommended prior to application for our internship position.

Post-Graduate Internship

  • Goals:
    • To foster confidence, independent thinking, and problem-solving strategies while providing a broad exposure to general equine veterinary medicine.
    • To ensure a strong foundation of skills, as well as encourage development of further skillset in area(s) of interest.
    • To provide a safe and comfortable environment for sharing thoughts and ideas.
    • To build inter-personal communication skills and develop techniques for handling high-stress situations.
  • Housing is not currently provided, but a housing stipend offered.
  • Externship is highly recommended, but not required prior to application.
  • Application requirements:
    • U.S. Citizens with degree from accredited veterinary college and a passing NAVLE score OR
    • U.S. Citizens with a degree from a non-accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score, AND a certificate of completion of PAVE or ECFVG program
    • Veterinary Licensure in Pennsylvania
  • Complete Internship Rubric, Compensation, and Benefits HERE
  • Interested in applying?

    • Submit a cover letter describing you, your professional goals, and professional experience, as well as a curriculum vitae to:
    Molly C. Kopec, DVM
    Managing Partner
    kvaequine@gmail.com

Associate Veterinarian

  • Kopec Veterinary Associates, P.C. places high value on teamwork, positive attitude, and strong moral and ethical character. We strive to practice gold-standard equine veterinary medicine in an atmosphere that fosters cooperation, collegiality, and professional and personal fulfillment, at all career stages.
  • A detailed description of the associate veterinarian position can be found HERE.
  • Application Requirements:
    • 1+ years of experience in equine practice
    • U.S. Citizen with degree from accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score, OR
    • U.S. Citizen with a degree from a non-accredited veterinary college, a passing NAVLE score, AND a certificate of completion of PAVE or ECFVG program
    • Veterinary licensure in Pennsylvania