Vet Student Externship: Hands-On GP/ER (Stipends)

United Veterinary Care; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging

Job summary

United Veterinary Care hosts veterinary externships across a network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states, allowing clinical-year students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting.

Externships include hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings, with supervision and mentorship from experienced clinicians. Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, making these opportunities accessible to many students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in cases and develop veterinary skills under supervision.
• Be involved in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.
• Collaborate with supervising veterinarians and support staff to verify findings and plans.

Skills

Clinical-year student

Team collaboration

Case discussions participation

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school student

Job description

United Veterinary Care hosts veterinary externships across a network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states, allowing clinical-year students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting.

Externships include hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings, with supervision and mentorship from experienced clinicians. Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, making these opportunities accessible to many students.