Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Located in Santa Fe, Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic invites veterinary students to an externship opportunity (2–4 weeks) with hands-on mentorship from DVM Dr. Mark Terry. The program emphasizes patient histories, exams, and collaborative case management.

Open to 3rd and 4th year students, the externship offers a travel stipend of up to $1,500 to help with living expenses while gaining practical experience in diagnostics, surgery assistance, and client communication in a busy, small-practice setting.

Qualifications

• Eligible veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Externship focused on mentorship and hands-on learning.
• Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans with DVM guidance.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures.
• Run in-house diagnostics and interpret results.
• Provide inpatient care and client education.
• Communicate effectively with staff and pet owners.

Skills

Clinical mentorship

Hands-on learning

Team collaboration

Education

3rd-4th year veterinary student

Job description

Hospital Name: Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Externship —Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic (Sante Fe, New Mexico) Supportive Mentorship | Hands-On Learning | Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend

Veterinary students who are in theclinical portionof their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

About Cedarwood:

Located within the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic is a small, family-style,one doctor practicededicated to serving our community. We are the oldest continuously active practice in the city with multi-generational clientele, and we’re located on one of the city’s busiest commercial thoroughfares. We have had the pleasure of being here for over 30 years and are looking to grow our well-established veterinarian hospital!

What You’ll Learn:

Externs will work side-by-side with dedicated DVM, Dr. Mark Terry and will receive hands on one-on-one mentorship in areas such as:

• Conducting patient histories and physical exams
• Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
• Performing and assisting with surgical and dental procedures
• Running in-house diagnostics and interpreting results
• Providing inpatient care and client education
• Practicing communication and teamwork with both staff and pet owners

Whether you're refining your clinical skills or building confidence in patient interaction, you’ll be empowered to take an active role in daily case management.

Program Overview:

Location: Sante Fe, New Mexico
Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4weeks (based on clinic and student availability)-We can be super flexible!
Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
Stipend: Up to $1,500 for eligible students in the clinical portion of their education

Why Choose Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic?

• Collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Focus on mentorship and student development
• Very hand on experience with personalized and focused attention
• Great location in the heart of Sante Fe
• Opportunity to learn in a supportive, high-quality, busy practice
• Opportunities available after graduation!