Student Externship - Colorado Springs, Colorado

CareVet Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Creek Veterinary Care in Colorado Springs invites veterinary students to join a 3-doctor team for a paid externship designed to provide real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital setting.

As an extern, you will observe and participate in wellness visits, surgery and anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, urgent care, and client communication, while receiving mentorship and opportunities to grow your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.

Responsibilities

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

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Overview

Bear Creek Veterinary Care | Colorado Springs, Colorado

Join our 3-doctor team for a paid externship* designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.

About Our Hospital

Bear Creek Veterinary Care, established in 2012, has been serving the Colorado Springs community with exceptional care for over a decade. We offer a full range of services, from preventive care to advanced treatments, with a focus on compassionate, personalized care. Our team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment. If you're looking for a practice that values your skills and offers growth opportunities, we'd love for you to join us!

Our modern facility features:

• AAHA accredited
• Behavioral care
• Saturday appointments
• Digital x-rays
• Laser therapy
• Ultrasound
• Electrocautery

Location

Colorado Springs offers plenty to explore, including Garden of the Gods, Red Rock Canyon, and the Manitou Incline for hiking and beautiful scenery. You can also explore downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City for local restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and entertainment. Other highlights include visiting the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum or taking a scenic drive up Pikes Peak.

Responsibilities

As an extern, you’ll learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Surgery and anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Diagnostics & 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.