Paid Veterinary Student Externship - North Carolina

CityVet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 4,500 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

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 externship provides mentorship, real-world clinical exposure, and insight into autonomy-driven, collaborative practice models with long-term career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year DVM student at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Carry professional liability insurance (AVMA PLIT) and provide a certificate of coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care in small animal general practice settings, including medicine and surgery.
• Communicate with clients and participate in case management.
• Collaborate with technicians and support staff and observe clinic operations and leadership.

Skills

Veterinary clinical exposure

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

3rd/4th year AVMA-accredited DVM

Job description

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
• Locations: CityVet clinics available across multiple states
• 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.

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 leadershipMentorship 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

Requirements

• Enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year student in an accredited AVMA DVM program.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Carry professional liability insurance. AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for all student members of the AVMA. You may apply for this coverage on their website.
• Please check to make sure your coverage is current and submit a certificate of coverage with your application.