Student Externship - Benson, Minnesota

CareVet; Benson (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CareVet of West Central Minnesota in Benson, MN is offering a paid externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience within a six-doctor team. The program focuses on real-world practice in wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care, under experienced supervision.

Participants must be currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. Some graded externships may not be eligible for payment depending on school requirements, but this externship

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Some graded externships may not be eligible for payment depending on the requirements of the student’s curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive care
• Surgery and anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Diagnostics and laboratory services
• Urgent care and medical cases
• Client communication and patient care

Education

Currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Overview

CareVet of West Central Minnesota | Benson, MN

Join our 6-doctor team for a paid externship designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.

About Our Hospital

The practice is ran by Dr. Kathleen Jost who has been practicing for over 20 years. We are a multi doctor practice with a very tenured and cohesive support team.

We provide a variety of services to small animals including wellness, surgery, end of life care, laser therapy and internal medicine diagnostic work. Additionally, we are a 4 exam practice, equipped to treat many large animals including cattle and equine and small ruminants. We offer hospital and ambulatory services to ensure the continued health and well-being of your animals including reproductive care, dentals, lab services and elective and emergency surgeries. The hospital is well prepared for avian medicine from nail/wing trims to wellness exams.

Location

Benson, Minnesota, offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, an affordable cost of living, and a close-knit community where you can build meaningful connections. Enjoy outdoor activities, beautiful parks, and a relaxed lifestyle while being within driving distance of larger cities for additional shopping, dining, and entertainment. For veterinary externs, Benson is a great place to gain hands‑on clinical experience, learn from an experienced team, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive care
• Surgery and anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Diagnostics and laboratory services
• Urgent care and medical cases
• Client communication and patient care

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, based on the requirements of the student’s veterinary school curriculum.