Paid Vet Student Externship: Surgery, Diagnostics & Care

CareVet Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid externship

Job summary

Sheabel Veterinary Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky invites veterinary students to a paid externship designed to provide real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment. You will learn alongside a 3-doctor team and gain exposure to wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care while delivering compassionate patient care.

Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school is required; the program emphasizes hands-on learning and professional mentorship in a busy

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.

Responsibilities

• Learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to wellness and preventive care.
• Assist in surgery and anesthesia sessions to observe and participate under supervision.
• Participate in dentistry, diagnostics and laboratory services to support patient care.
• Contribute to urgent care and medical case management as opportunities arise.
• Develop client communication skills and provide compassionate patient care under guidance.

Skills

Veterinary student

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Sheabel Veterinary Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky invites veterinary students to a paid externship designed to provide real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment. You will learn alongside a 3-doctor team and gain exposure to wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care while delivering compassionate patient care.

Enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school is required; the program emphasizes hands-on learning and professional mentorship in a busy