Veterinary Externship - Firehouse Animal Health Centers

NCVMA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extern housing available

Stipend of $600/week

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Austin, Texas, offers a Veterinary Externship Program for students enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary schools. This program emphasizes hands-on experience by shadowing veterinarians and assisting in surgeries. Participants gain clinical skills and may research topics or engage in community events. Externs are hosted year-round, typically for 2 weeks, with a stipend of $600/week upon successful completion. Limited extern housing is available at pet resort locations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Eager to learn and gain experience in veterinary practice.
• Ability to connect with clients, even in nervous situations.

Responsibilities

• Shadow doctors during appointments and assist with surgeries.
• Research medical topics and present to the team.
• Participate in community events to connect with clients.

Skills

Positive outlook

Communication skills

Ability to connect with clients

Education

Currently enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

The Why

At Firehouse, we believe in the value of teaching and learning. Hosting veterinary students who are eager to learn allows us to contribute to our profession and is also a great way to keep our own knowledge and skills fresh and sharp.

The Who

We are Firehouse Animal Health Centers, a full-service small animal general practice offering high-quality medicine and exceptional client service. We LOVE to talk about what sets us apart but hate to waste paper, so explore our site to learn more about us. Be sure to check out our "100 Little Things"!

You are a veterinary student (currently enrolled at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school) who wants to gain experience in a high-quality small animal practice, has a positive outlook and loves connecting with clients (even if it still makes you nervous), and is ready to jump in and grab opportunities to learn as they come your way. Our externship program is open to vet students in any year.

The What

Our Veterinary Externship Program relies on student-driven learning to improve your clinical skills and, for those who are interested, your business acumen as well. In addition to shadowing our doctors during appointments and assisting with surgeries, we may ask you to research a medical topic and present to our team or join us at a community event to connect with new clients.

We want to help prepare you to be a happy, productive practitioner of veterinary medicine and an important member of your community.

The Where, When, and How

Austin, Texas! We currently have seven hospitals in the Austin area. You will spend most of your time at one hospital but will have the opportunity to visit the rest because each of our medical teams has something unique to offer.

We host externs year-round, typically for 2 weeks per student. Let us know if your school requires a longer duration. We can be flexible. Please contact us at least 60 days prior to your externship start date, and the sooner the better.

We offer a $600/week stipend after a successful completion of the externship.

We have limited space for extern housing at our pet resort locations.

If you would like to participate, please complete the form on our website.