Veterinary Student Externship-Main Street Small Animal Hospital

United Veterinary Care
is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. This clinical experience allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting of your choice.

Our hands-on externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. You will share your goals at the start of your rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through participating in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands‑on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.

With opportunities across a wide variety of partner hospitals, you will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in your clinical skills. Students often describe their externships as transformative and highly supportive.

To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the following link:
  SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources | AVMA PLIT

* Main Street welcomes 3rd and 4th year veterinary medical students.

Main Street Animal Hospital in Templeton, CA, is a well-regarded veterinary clinic dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, dental care, and surgical procedures. With a team of highly skilled veterinarians and staff, the clinic ensures that every pet receives personalized attention and the highest quality of medical care in a compassionate environment.

The hospital prides itself on using advanced medical technology and techniques to diagnose and treat various health issues in small animals. They emphasize preventive care to help pets lead healthier and longer lives. Additionally, Main Street Small Animal Hospital is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, making both pets and their owners feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive.

Dogs;
Cats

Soft tissue surgery;
Dentistry;
Wellness/Preventative care;
Medical appointments

During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian. Throughout your time with us, you will always be supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff. Expect to be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments. You will discuss these cases with your supervising veterinarian and have them confirm your exam findings to verify whether you are on the right track with your plans before moving forward with the case as a team.

We truly enjoy hosting externs and having new graduates join our teams since with new team members comes new shared knowledge!