Paid DVM Student Programs: GP, ER, and Dentistry

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center offers a DVM Student Externship program. This opportunity is designed for 1st to 4th-year students and provides flexible scheduling. Participants will receive mentorship from experienced veterinarians while gaining hands-on experience in various clinical settings.

Students will engage in medical procedures, enhance diagnostic skills, and learn the intricacies of veterinary practice. A commitment to veterinary standards and ethics is necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• 1st - 4th Year Students in DVM program.
• Professional comportment and appearance required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gain clinical experience with supervision.
• Participate in medical and surgical procedures.
• Develop diagnostic skills for laboratory samples.

Skills

Mentorship attendance

Diagnostic skills

Technical skills

Education

Active enrollment in a DVM program

Job description

Track 1: DVM Student Job/Externship

Eligibility: 1st - 4th Year Students

Location: Nationwide (950+ Hospitals)

Duration: Flexible (Typically 2-4 Weeks)

Our program is designed to meet your schedule's demands with no application deadlines. With options within General Practice (GP), Urgent Care/ER, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and more, we offer a diverse range of learning environments. This track allows you to:

• Gain Broad Clinical Experience: Receive mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians in internal medicine, surgery, and other services offered by your hospital.
• Observe and Participate: You'll be involved in medical and surgical procedures, the diagnostic process, and (when possible) client communication.
• Enhance Your Diagnostic Skills: You will get hands‑on practice interpreting fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels.
• Fine‑Tune Your Technical Skills: Put your classroom knowledge to the test and develop your hands‑on abilities in a supportive environment.
• Join the Medical Team: You'll participate in case management, diagnostic interpretation, and therapeutic drug selection.

Track 2: Dentistry Externship Program

Eligibility: 3rd & 4th Year Students Only

Location: Durham, NC | Flower Mound, TX | Baton Rouge, LA

Duration: 2 Weeks

From understanding the fundamentals to shadowing actual procedures, our Dentistry Externship Program is built to provide you with a better working knowledge of the many different facets of dentistry within veterinary medicine. You will learn directly from a Board‑Certified Dentist at one of our state‑of‑the‑art dental surgical training centers.

Curriculum Highlights:

• Dentistry Basics: Master the foundational concepts of veterinary oral health.
• Specialized Imaging: Gain experience with advanced dental radiography and imaging techniques.
• Dental Specialty Operations: Observe the workflow and management of a high‑level dental specialty practice.
• Dental Procedures: Shadow and understand complex dental surgeries and treatments.

Qualifications:

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university.
• Note: The Dentistry Externship is reserved for 3rd and 4th‑year students.
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• A compassionate, team‑player attitude and a respect for clients and their pets.
• Authorization to work in the United States.