2027 Summer Student Program
Employment Type:
Seasonal
Start Date:
Summer 2027
Location:
Rhythm Equine
More than a summer job. An opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow.
Are you considering a career in veterinary medicine? Or are you already a veterinary student looking to expand your clinical experience?
At Rhythm Equine Veterinary Services, we believe that becoming an excellent veterinary professional starts with curiosity, hard work, a willingness to learn, and a great team to learn alongside.
Our summer student program offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the day-to-day life of a busy equine veterinary hospital, develop practical skills, and learn from a team passionate about providing thoughtful, innovative care.
We're looking for two students to join us for summer 2027!
Two Opportunities to Grow
Pre-Veterinary Summer Student
For students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
Wondering what life in equine veterinary practice really looks like?
This position offers the opportunity to experience the many moving parts of a veterinary hospital while developing foundational skills in horse handling, patient care, and teamwork.
You'll have opportunities to:
Develop practical horse-handling and patient-care skills.
Assist with daily hospital operations, including caring for hospitalized patients.
Observe veterinary appointments, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Gain exposure to a wide variety of equine cases, from preventative care to complex medical and surgical patients.
Learn about the teamwork, communication, and organization required to deliver excellent veterinary care.
Veterinary Summer Student
For students currently enrolled in a veterinary medicine program.
Ready to build your clinical confidence and put your veterinary education into practice?
Working alongside our veterinarians and veterinary team, you'll have opportunities to:
Participate in patient assessments and clinical case discussions.
Develop practical clinical skills appropriate to your level of training, under veterinary supervision.
Assist with diagnostic procedures, treatments, and patient monitoring.
Gain exposure to equine sports medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, reproduction, surgery, and emergency care.
Develop your clinical reasoning, communication, and case-management skills.
Both positions involve participating in the daily work that keeps our hospital running. From caring for hospitalized horses to cleaning, organizing, and supporting your teammates, every contribution matters.
We believe excellent veterinary medicine is a team effort!
Who We're Looking For
We don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. We do expect you to show up ready to work, learn, contribute, and be part of the team.
Our ideal summer students are curious, hardworking, coachable, compassionate, and dependable.
We're looking for people who take initiative, welcome feedback, ask thoughtful questions, and genuinely care about horses and the people around them.
If you're excited to learn, willing to get your hands dirty, and interested in becoming excellent at what you do, we'd love to hear from you!
The Details
Location: Rhythm Equine Veterinary Services, near Langham, Saskatchewan (approximately 25 minutes northwest of Saskatoon).
Dates: May–August 2027, with flexibility around individual school schedules.
Schedule: Full-time, paid summer positions. Some scheduled weekend work is required.
Additional learning: Opportunities to participate in after-hours and emergency cases may be available. Students are not responsible for on-call coverage.
Position requirements:
Previous horse-handling experience.
Valid driver's licence with a good driving record.
Eligibility to work in Canada.
Veterinary Summer Student applicants must be enrolled in a veterinary medicine program.
Ready to Grow With Rhythm?
To apply, please email heather@rhythmequine.com with:
Your resume.
References.
A short cover letter addressing:
Why are you interested in spending your summer at Rhythm Equine?
What do you hope to learn or become more confident doing during your summer with us?
Applications close December 15, 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.