Student Externship - Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Florida

CareVet; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid externship

Job summary

Forever Vets is offering a paid externship designed for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a busy hospital setting in Jacksonville, FL. You will work alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians, focusing on real-world clinical cases and compassionate client communication.

Exposure includes wellness, surgery, dentistry, exotics, diagnostics, and urgent care, with mentoring to help you build confidence and professional skills during your externship in a supportive team.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgery assistance

Dentistry basics

Exotics handling

Diagnostics

Preventive care

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Overview

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

FOREVER Vets| Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine and St. John, Florida

Forever Vets began in 2013 with one animal hospital in Baymeadows, and a dream to build something different. Since then, we’ve grown to include multiple independently owned animal hospitals, pet resorts, and an urgent care center serving communities throughout Florida.

About Our Hospital

We believe veterinary care should feel personal, connected, and centered around trust. That’s why we focus on building meaningful relationships between pets, their people, and our dedicated veterinary team. Our mission is simple: connect hearts, deliver exceptional care, and help pets live longer, healthier lives.

With locations in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Nocatee, St. Augustine, St. Johns, and Orlando, you’ll always have a trusted Forever Vet nearby. Whether you’re scheduling a wellness exam, managing a chronic condition, or setting up daycare play sessions, you’ll experience the care and compassion that sets us apart.

Responsibilities

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

• Wellness and preventive care
• Surgery and anesthesia
• General Practice
• Exotics
• 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