Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Clinical Experience

United Veterinary Care; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 7,800 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging

Job summary

United Veterinary Care offers externships for veterinary students across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. These clinical-year rotations provide hands-on experience in GP, ER, and specialty settings with mentorship and case discussions.

Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs. Externs are supervised by experienced veterinarians and will participate in cases, surgeries, emergencies, and routine examinations to build confidence and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Priority scheduling for clinical-year externship blocks for school credit
• Proof of professional liability insurance required (SAVMA members may access insurance at AVMA PLIT link)

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in cases under supervision of a licensed veterinarian
• Be involved in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups and routine medical appointments as part of the externship team
• Collaborate with the team in case discussions and problem-solving to advance clinical skills

Job description

United Veterinary Care offers externships for veterinary students across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. These clinical-year rotations provide hands-on experience in GP, ER, and specialty settings with mentorship and case discussions.

Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs. Externs are supervised by experienced veterinarians and will participate in cases, surgeries, emergencies, and routine examinations to build confidence and clinical skills.