Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Mentorship & Clinical Experience

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 13,392 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Housing recommendations

Job summary

CityVet externships provide structured clinical experience for 3rd and 4th-year AVMA DVM students in a veterinarian-led practice environment. Programs offer mentorship, real-world exposure, and autonomy within collaborative settings across multiple CityVet clinics.

Externships are two-week blocks, with flexibility for university rotations. Housing is not provided, but accommodation recommendations are available, and a stipend is paid on the first Friday of the rotation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• Two-week externship blocks with rotation requirements.
• Stipend paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of the rotation.
• Locations: CityVet clinics across multiple states.
• Housing is not provided; accommodations may be recommended by CityVet.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on exposure in small animal medicine and surgery.
• Client communication and case management.
• Collaboration with technicians and support staff.
• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership.

Skills

Clinical exposure

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

3rd/4th year AVMA DVM student

Job description

CityVet externships provide structured clinical experience for 3rd and 4th-year AVMA DVM students in a veterinarian-led practice environment. Programs offer mentorship, real-world exposure, and autonomy within collaborative settings across multiple CityVet clinics.

Externships are two-week blocks, with flexibility for university rotations. Housing is not provided, but accommodation recommendations are available, and a stipend is paid on the first Friday of the rotation.