Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Clinical Experience

United Veterinary Care; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Externship stipend

Job summary

United Veterinary Care offers externships for veterinary students across our network of hospitals. The program welcomes clinical-year students from AVMA-accredited schools and provides structured hands-on experiences in GP, ER, and specialty settings with supervision by licensed veterinarians.

Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, and externs gain mentorship, diverse case exposure, and confidence in clinical skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Priority scheduling for clinical-year students on official externship blocks.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance; SAVMA members qualify for no-cost insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and hands-on patient care under supervision.
• Assist in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and wellness visits as available.
• Engage in emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments as part of the team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Case discussion participation

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Tools

Liability insurance proof

Job description

United Veterinary Care offers externships for veterinary students across our network of hospitals. The program welcomes clinical-year students from AVMA-accredited schools and provides structured hands-on experiences in GP, ER, and specialty settings with supervision by licensed veterinarians.

Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, and externs gain mentorship, diverse case exposure, and confidence in clinical skills within a collaborative team.