Externships & Educational Opportunities

Veterinary students gather in the gym of a veterinary clinic to learn about animal physical therapy.

Continuous learning and growth is a core value of our practice. In line with our commitment to education and training, IPC welcomes students and veterinary professionals from all over the world to our facility for both formal and informal training opportunities.
We provide formal mentorship to students and professionals who are pursuing certification in canine rehabilitation. We also welcome veterinary students seeking further education in physical rehabilitation. IPC internships include one-on-one training and hands-on opportunities to help each practitioner utilize their education and new skills in a clinical setting. We also host wet labs for veterinary student groups interested in a hands-on group learning opportunity.

Canine Rehabilitation Institute – We are an approved internship site for students pursuing their certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Assistant (CCRA), Canine Veterinary Rehabilitation Nurse (CCRVN), or Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT).

University of Tennessee with Northeast Seminars – We are an approved externship site for students pursuing their certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP).

Summer Internship – We offer a summer internship position to one veterinary student each year. If you are interested in applying for this position (which typically runs from May to August) please submit a resume and a cover letter to the contact below.

If you are interested in an internship or educational opportunity at IPC, please complete our request form. Our Practice Manager, Sarah Jackson will get back to you as soon as possible..

 Our Intern Experience

  • I have nothing but great things to say about the internship at IPC! The summer working with the IPC team is still one of my favorite summers ever. The internship program is such a great opportunity to learn about physical medicine/rehabilitation – a unique and growing area within the veterinary medicine profession. The experience helped to develop my orthopedic and neurological physical examination skills. In addition, I was exposed to many different modalities for pain management and involved in long term patient care to help promote return to function. The part of the internship that impressed me the most was the positive and supportive work environment. The entire staff is so welcoming, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Between the amazing staff, committed clients and (treat) motivated patients, the experience as a whole is so rewarding and highly recommended!!

    — Amelia Nora

  • "I was so lucky to have had the opportunity to be an intern at Integrative Pet Care. It was absolutely one of the most hands-on learning experiences I have had thus far. The close-knit staff functions with the sole purpose of providing phenomenal care and helping their patients attain the highest quality of life possible. The irreplaceable experience allowed me to gain both mentors and friends, and in the process I gained a deeper appreciation for the art of veterinary care. I aspire to be as skillful and passionate as the team at IPC and hope to be able to carry these elements into my future work environment!"

    — Amanda Johnson

  • During my internship, I was given the independence to guide my own learning. For example, I could help with an underwater treadmill appointment and, while reading the patient’s chart, stumble across a neurologic condition I was unfamiliar with. I could then wander into the office, pick up a textbook and read about the condition, then have a discussion with one of the doctors about it. The next hour, I could be sitting going through the ‘pharmacy’ researching holistic medications. I could direct my learning in any direction I wanted and everyone at IPC enthusiastically supported my efforts to learn! I received one-on-one hour-long didactic lectures about topics such as neurologic conditions, common orthopedic surgeries, nutrition, chiropractic, and gait analysis. Who else gets that kind of personalized mentoring from an internship?! It was incredible. The staff at IPC is one of a kind. I loved every second of my internship because of the staff. They are so knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly, passionate about what they do every day. Even after my internship, I found that IPC remained in my life and they continue to support my educational efforts throughout the remainder of vet school. They have hosted wetlabs for my school club, they have provided me with contacts for externships, and I have even gone back to discuss my life plans!

    — Melissa Andruzzi