College of Veterinary Medicine

FalconRidge is an equine rescue that works closely with top veterinarians in the area to provide medical care and a sanctuary for rescued horses and then to re-home those horses that are suitable to go to new homes. To quote our website, “FalconRidge was created as an innovative and efficient equine rescue, sanctuary and educational training center in San Diego County for both humans and horses.” The student will have the opportunity to work with our main vet, Dr. Jeff Moss, at Creekside Veterinary Service and Dr. Joe Cannon at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, and also learn about how our equine rescue operates and functions as well as help vet new arrivals and learn about the horses currently on site.

• At Creekside Veterinary Service and San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, the student will help with cases and treatment as expertise and time allow. Student will actively participate in ongoing cases.
• At the rescue, the student will be expected to develop a formal checklist and chart to be used for a medical intake record of new arrivals.
• Student will also help develop physical therapy programs for horses on site that require rehabilitation.
• Student will do fecal microscope exams to assess our current deworming protocol.
• Student will help examine new rescue horses and help with any treatments of new or old arrivals.
• Student will ensure that the emergency medical kit is properly stocked.