Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Clinical Experience

United Veterinary Care; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 8,900 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Externship stipend

Mentorship program

Job summary

United Veterinary Care in Leander, Texas hosts veterinary externships for students at AVMA-accredited schools. Participants gain hands-on experience in GP, ER, and specialty settings under supervision, applying classroom knowledge in real-world hospital environments.

Externships provide mentorship, case discussions, and opportunities across a network of over 100 hospitals; stipends help offset travel and lodging costs, supporting students throughout their clinical year.

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

• Externs participate in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care under supervision.
• Gain experience across GP, ER, and specialty settings within a network of hospitals.
• Utilize mentorship and ongoing feedback to develop clinical skills and confidence.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled veterinary student

Job description

United Veterinary Care in Leander, Texas hosts veterinary externships for students at AVMA-accredited schools. Participants gain hands-on experience in GP, ER, and specialty settings under supervision, applying classroom knowledge in real-world hospital environments.

Externships provide mentorship, case discussions, and opportunities across a network of over 100 hospitals; stipends help offset travel and lodging costs, supporting students throughout their clinical year.