CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Charlotte, NC Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

CityVet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Housing recommendations

Job summary

CityVet offers a structured externship program for 3rd and 4th-year DVM students in Charlotte, NC. The two-week blocks provide hands-on experience under veterinarians in a practice-focused environment emphasizing autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Externs gain exposure to small animal medicine, client communication, and team leadership while receiving mentorship and a competitive stipend paid on the first Friday of each rotation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• Duration: Two-week externship blocks with rotation requirements.
• Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of rotation.
• Housing: Housing not provided; recommendations available from prior externs.
• International students: Eligible if enrolled and authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on clinical exposure in small animal general practice.
• Client communication and case management alongside experienced teams.
• Collaboration with technicians and support staff.
• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership.
• Mentorship from practicing veterinarians.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical exposure

Communication

Team collaboration

Small animal medicine

Education

DVM student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

CityVet Externship Program

CityVet is now accepting applications for its Veterinarian Externship Program, offering third- and fourth-year DVM students the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment.

This program is designed for students seeking meaningful mentorship, real-world clinical exposure, and insight into practice models centered on autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Program Overview

CityVet externships provide a structured yet flexible clinical experience in small animal general practice settings, with many locations also offering urgent care exposure.

• Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools
• Duration: Two-week externship blocks, with flexibility to accommodate university rotation requirements
• Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of the rotation
• Housing: Housing is not provided; however, CityVet can share accommodation recommendations from prior externs
• International students: Eligible if enrolled at an AVMA-accredited university and authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

What to Expect

Externs work alongside experienced veterinary teams and receive hands-on exposure that may include:

• Small animal general practice medicine and surgery
• Client communication and case management
• Collaboration with technicians and support staff
• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership
• Mentorship from practicing veterinarians

Externships are customizable whenever possible, allowing students to align their experience with individual clinical interests and career goals.

About CityVet

CityVet is a veterinarian-founded, led, and owned organization focused on supporting veterinarians through clinical autonomy, personalized mentorship, and collaborative practice environments. Each clinic is locally led by a veterinarian and supported by a centralized home office team, allowing doctors to focus on patient care while maintaining independence in how they practice medicine.

Who Should Apply

This externship is well-suited for students who:

• Are seeking hands-on clinical experience in a supportive practice setting
• Value mentorship and professional development
• Are exploring potential post-graduate employment or a long-term career fit
• Want exposure to a veterinarian-led practice model