Hands-On Vet Student Externship — Mentorship & Casework

North Port Animal Hospital; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/lodging

Mentorship and team support

Job summary

North Port Animal Hospital is offering externships for veterinary students. United Veterinary Care hosts externships across many hospitals, including North Port in Southwest Florida.

Externships provide hands-on clinical experience in GP, ER, and specialty settings, with supervision by experienced veterinarians. Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, and priority scheduling is given to students in clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian
• Be supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff
• Participate in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments
• Discuss cases with your supervising veterinarian to confirm exam findings and plan next steps as a team

Job description

North Port Animal Hospital is offering externships for veterinary students. United Veterinary Care hosts externships across many hospitals, including North Port in Southwest Florida.

Externships provide hands-on clinical experience in GP, ER, and specialty settings, with supervision by experienced veterinarians. Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, and priority scheduling is given to students in clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.