Career Opportunities at Kokopelli Veterinary Center

Come Learn About the Miracle of Life

and How to Keep the Animals Healthy

Embark on a fulfilling career at Kokopelli Veterinary Center, where passion meets profession. Join us in our commitment to preserving animal health and celebrating the miracle of life.

Discover the rewarding opportunities that await you. Explore our available positions and become part of our dedicated team.

One of the things we enjoy most at Kokopelli Veterinary Center is sharing our love of the profession by teaching. Our externship schedule fills up quickly so if you are interested in a two- or four-week program (school dependent), please contact us as soon as possible.

Students will get solid exposure to small animal reproduction (throughout the year) and equine breeding management (February through June). At the conclusion, you should be competent at handling breeding management decisions in both species and performing and interpreting diagnostic tests (venipuncture, progesterone assays, vaginal cytology, vaginoscopy) in canines. You will also get exposure to cases involving semen collection, evaluation, and freezing, male breeding soundness evaluations, TCI in females, pregnancy ultrasound (including gestational aging and c-section timing), pregnancy radiographs (puppy counts), c-sections, neonatal resuscitation, care, and evaluation.

With the recent expansion of our services to include wellness care, students will also participate in physical examinations, routine screenings, and general surgery. Most importantly, all students will be part of educational conversations with owners regarding breeding, health testing, sterilization, vaccination protocols, parasite prevention, nutrition, weight management, dental care, and overall quality of life.

With the addition of wellness services, we need to add another veterinarian that enjoys general practice. Many, if not most of our clients, are breeders or those who have acquired a pet through one of our breeder clients. They are hungry for education and are engaged, compliant pet parents. If you enjoy providing a full suite of wellness services supported by a dedicated team, please reach out and get to know us. In addition to loving facilitating the miracle of life through our reproduction services, we can offer you an opportunity to establish relationships with devoted pet owners who appreciate quality care. Plus, we just moved into a brand new facility (construction ongoing) and the Sacramento Valley is a wonderful place to call home. We look forward to hearing from you.

RVTs, VAs and CSRs may send their resume to: repro@kokopellivet.net for consideration. Thank you for your interest in Kokopelli Veterinary Center.

Insights from Past Kokopelli Externs

Hear what some of our previous externs have to say about their experience at Kokopelli:

I externed at Kokopelli Reproductive Services in January 2023. I got to do a lot of hands on reproductive work from looking at vaginal cytologies, interpreting progesterone tests for ovulation timing, assisting with TCI, assisting with seminalysis, performing pregnancy ultrasounds and gestation aging to helping resuscitate puppies from c-sections, neonate and puppy exams. I heard my first puppy heart murmur. I got to perform a castration and then an epididymal collection of semen.I got to travel to a large AKC dog show to help with a semen freeze clinic. I loved all of the opportunities to work on more complex cases-medical management of pyometra, infertility, and helping breeders to make informed decisions.

I am currently practicing in NC at a practice that has two boarded theriogenologists. I am still deciding whether to go down that path myself!

Dr. Megan Sweet

I really enjoyed my 2-week externship at Kokopelli. I have always been interested in reproductive medicine, and it was such a bummer to find out how little we get in lectures and in clinics as vet students. So, this externship was even more valuable for me to narrow down my interests. I got to practice cytology readings, help with appointments, and participate in C-Sections regularly. I was even able to go out to horse barns with Dr. Christensen for pregnancy checks. Additionally, the entire staff were caring, knowledgeable and welcoming. Dr. Shelby has to be one of the most patient and fun doctors I have gotten to work with; and Dr. Christensen is so knowledgeable, was always willing to teach and answer questions. Since completing my externship, I have graduated from school and moved to San Diego where I am spending time with family, training my dogs, and studying for the NAVLE. I plan to stay in San Diego and work in general practice in the new year.

Dr. Parisa T’Knachi

I moved to Columbia, MO and currently work at a hybrid emergency/general practice small animal hospital. I loved spending time at Kokopelli and learned a lot about canine reproduction and use that knowledge often. I frequently have clients who come in with pregnant dogs with unknown bred/ovulation dates or to ensure puppies are ready for an emergency c-section or even for intact males with urinary issues. I would highly recommend spending time at Kokopelli to be more prepared for presentations like these in practice.

Dr. Jenica Emerson

Career Opportunities at Kokopelli Veterinary Center

Come Learn About the Miracle of Life

and How to Keep the Animals Healthy

Discover the rewarding opportunities that await you. Explore our available positions and become part of our dedicated team.

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Insights from Past Kokopelli Externs

Hear what some of our previous externs have to say about their experience at Kokopelli:

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