Vet Externship: Hands-on Small Animal Medicine & Mentorship

CityVet; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Housing recommendations

Job summary

CityVet offers a structured externship program for 3rd and 4th-year DVM students in Charlotte, NC. The two-week blocks provide hands-on experience under veterinarians in a practice-focused environment emphasizing autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Externs gain exposure to small animal medicine, client communication, and team leadership while receiving mentorship and a competitive stipend paid on the first Friday of each rotation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• Duration: Two-week externship blocks with rotation requirements.
• Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of rotation.
• Housing: Housing not provided; recommendations available from prior externs.
• International students: Eligible if enrolled and authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on clinical exposure in small animal general practice.
• Client communication and case management alongside experienced teams.
• Collaboration with technicians and support staff.
• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership.
• Mentorship from practicing veterinarians.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical exposure

Communication

Team collaboration

Small animal medicine

Education

DVM student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

CityVet offers a structured externship program for 3rd and 4th-year DVM students in Charlotte, NC. The two-week blocks provide hands-on experience under veterinarians in a practice-focused environment emphasizing autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Externs gain exposure to small animal medicine, client communication, and team leadership while receiving mentorship and a competitive stipend paid on the first Friday of each rotation.