Veterinary Student Externship

Veterinary Student Externship – United Veterinary Care

Join our externship program and apply your classroom learning to real‑world veterinary practice.

We offer hands‑on externships exclusively for veterinary students in their clinical years (typically 3rd or 4th year) at AVMA‑accredited schools. Externs will rotate through a partner animal hospital of their choice, gaining experience in surgical, medical, and emergency cases.

• Current veterinary student at an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school.
• Priority scheduling for students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.
• Proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no‑cost insurance via the SAVMA Member Benefit link.

Species treated:
Canine and Feline.
Services offered:
General practice, general surgical, ocular/facial, laser, in‑house bloodwork, radiology.

To make externships accessible, we provide stipends to offset travel and lodging costs, unless prohibited by the attending veterinary school.

Externs will actively participate in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments. Working under experienced veterinarians and support staff, externs will:

• Conduct patient history, preliminary exam, and formulate diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Discuss cases with supervising veterinarians, verifying exam findings and treatment plans.
• Select one case per week for further research and case discussion to enhance learning.
• Engage in mentorship, encouraging active participation and client interaction.

Stipend to offset travel and lodging expenses; opportunity to build confidence across a wide array of surgical and medical cases; mentorship from experienced veterinarians.

United Veterinary Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.