Student Externship - Lexington, Kentucky

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

Overview

Sheabel Veterinary Hospital | Lexington, Kentucky

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

Sheabel Veterinary Hospital in Lexington has been providing exceptional care to pets and their families since 1974. We offer a range of services, including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency care, all focused on the individual needs of each pet. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Our modern facility features:

• 6 exam rooms
• 16,000 square feet facility
• Dental X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Team of 30+ people

Location

Lexington is a vibrant city known for its rich history and scenic charm as the "Horse Capital of the World." Students can hike at Raven Run, explore the Arboretum, visit the Kentucky Horse Park, or take a day trip to Red River Gorge. Downtown Lexington, the Distillery District, and The Summit at Fritz Farm are great spots for restaurants, shopping, live music, and entertainment.

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 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.