Internships
Joining our esteemed team of 12 veterinarians and 5 interns, you'll have the unparalleled advantage of encountering a diverse array of cases spanning small animal, equine, and food animal specialties. Our innovative two-week rotation system ensures that you receive comprehensive exposure to every facet of veterinary medicine, from intricate surgical procedures to complex internal medicine cases. This invaluable hands-on experience allows you to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, and build the confidence needed to thrive in your career.
Participate in daily case rounds led by interns, where collaborative learning and stimulating discussions deepen your understanding and sharpen your diagnostic abilities. Additionally, benefit from our supportive environment, which includes on-site housing, enabling you to maintain a balanced lifestyle while immersing yourself in invaluable clinical experience.
Join us at Alvarado Veterinary Clinic and embark on a fulfilling and rewarding journey towards becoming a confident and skilled veterinarian armed with the expertise, experience, and support necessary to thrive in your future career endeavors.
Our Interns
Karla Fuentes, DVM
Brittany Wilhite, DVM
Brooke Ham
Past Interns
2023-2024
Alexia Wade, DVM
Alison Mihailovich, DVM
Asia Phillips, DVM
2022-2023
Kathleen Kalbian, VMD
Aubrey Vena, VMD
2021-2022
Adam Fenton, DVM
Lauren Merritt, DVM
Vincent Nicoletta, DVM
Alexis Dann, DVM
2020-2021
Brandon Weyhing, DVM
David Coffey, DVM
Katy Cook, MVB
Bonnie Beglin, DVM
2019-2020
Leah Tassoni, VMD
Katie Pruett, VMD
Leila Knoll, DVM
Kaycee Cash, DVM
Jordan Burns, DVM
2018-2019
Jasmine Wilson, DVM
Hanum Wensil-Strow, VMD
Hannah Smith, DVM
Maggie Lees, DVM
Brianna Creighton, MVB
Lauren Brady, DVM
2017-2018
Savannah Beauregard, DVM
Barret Morrison, DVM
Anna Harrison, DVM
Bryana Mitchell, DVM
James Figge III, DVM
2016-2017
Caitlin R. Smith, DVM
Laura M. Schwartz, DVM
Nicole C. Poston, DVM
Kayla M. Livengood, DVM
2015-2016
Bryan Weaver, DVM
Becky Simmons, DVM
Sam Pulliam, DVM
Spencer Godfrey, DVM
Alina Ali, DVM
2014-2015
Jordan Bremmekamp, DVM
Erik Esser, DVM
Jake McCabe, DVM
Daniel Finch, DVM
2013-2014
Jeanie Presler, DVM
Crystal Eng, DVM
Zach Brown DVM
Jennifer Booth, DVM
Kirsten Boister, DVM
2012-2013
Jeremy Mitchell, DVM
Tyler Martin, DVM
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a way to contact past externs/interns?
You can call the clinic and ask to speak to a current extern at 817-783-2257. Most interns are past externs so they can help answer any questions you may have. Many schools have some means of evaluating the externship after completion. That is done through your schools and requires the students to fill it out. Maybe we can set something up on our website, but it will probably appear self-serving.
What do I do if interested in an internship?
One of the most important ways to be competitive for an internship is to schedule your externship before selections have occurred. We usually are selecting our next class of interns in early January. Some students are worried about getting a rotation too early because they feel unprepared. Selections for internship are weighed as heavily on work ethic and personality as they are on skills, so don’t worry about an early rotation. Even if you are not sure about an internship, I recommend leaving your options open. We have numerous applicants who never planned on an internship that changed their mind after being here for a few weeks.
How do I apply for an internship?
We currently are accepting applicants from the match and the AAEP avenues program. The match is much better organized, and easier for us. However, we started accepting the avenues program at externs’ request. If you are only wanting to apply to AVC, the avenues program will not require you to accept internship somewhere else if you do not get selected.
How competitive is the internship program?
We have limited our applicants to only doctors that are able to receive a license in the United States and in the State of Texas. That severely limits the number of international applications we receive. Last year, we had 47 applicants through the match program, and 4 from outside the match. We were very blessed to have an exceptionally strong applicant pool. As a result, one of the best ways to earn an internship position is through getting an externship and seeing if AVC is a good fit for you.
What if I want to apply for the internship and I did not get an externship?
You can schedule a visit, even if you are only here for a few days. We have had students drop by for one day only, which is fine. We will try to secure housing for you, although priority is given to scheduled externs. However, if you want to be here we want to meet you. We have even had students stay a night at a doctor’s house when housing is full.
What if I am an international student?
We have had students come from all over the world. Our past interns include a Canadian and an Australian. Students from accredited university are given a priority, since they are able to be involved in our internship program. We are unable to sponsor visas for externships. Please contact us and we will try to set up an externship.
What is your average case load?
Extremely Busy! We are probably 60% small animal, 20% equine, and 20% food animal. We average approximately 100-120 cases a day.