Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Cases & Mentorship

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association; Illinois; On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging

Job summary

United Veterinary Care hosts externships across a network of 100+ hospital locations in over 20 states. This clinical experience lets veterinary students apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting of their choice.

Externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year, with case discussions, teamwork, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions, collaborative problem solving, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.
• Be integrated into the team and supervised by experienced veterinarians and support staff.
• Expected to participate in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.

Skills

Current veterinary student

Clinical-year student

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

United Veterinary Care hosts externships across a network of 100+ hospital locations in over 20 states. This clinical experience lets veterinary students apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting of their choice.

Externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year, with case discussions, teamwork, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.