Veterinary Student Externship

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 6,700 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends available for travel and lodging costs

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Asheboro, NC, is offering a transformative externship program for veterinary students. Participants will engage in a variety of clinical settings, gaining hands-on experience while being supervised by experienced veterinarians.

Eligible students must be enrolled in an AVMA-accredited school, with priority given to those in their clinical years. The externship provides opportunities for personal development and mentorship in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Provide proof of professional liability insurance.
• Priority is given to clinical-year students.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and problem-solving.
• Actively engage in surgical cases and medical appointments.
• Work under supervision of experienced veterinarians.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Overview

United Veterinary Care is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. This clinical experience allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real‑world hospital setting of your choice.

Our hands‑on externships are designed for clinical‑year students at AVMA‑accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. You will share your goals at the start of your rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through participating in case discussions, collaborative problem‑solving, and hands‑on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.

With opportunities across a wide variety of partner hospitals, you will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in your clinical skills. Students often describe their externships as transformative and highly supportive.

To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school
• Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources link

Hospital Information

Animal Hospital Randolph welcomes 3rd and 4th year veterinary medical students.

Animal Hospital Randolph in Asheboro, NC offers state‑of‑the‑art veterinary medicine and surgical care for dogs and cats. As advocates for our patients’ health, we believe that client education is the first and most important step toward promoting excellent pet health.

Auburn students: We are also happy to host 4th year students for their preceptorships!

Species Treated

Dogs; Cats

Services Offered

Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; Wellness/Preventative care; Medical appointments

What to Expect from Your Externship

During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development toward becoming a veterinarian. Throughout your time with us, you will always be supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff. Expect to be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments. You will discuss these cases with your supervising veterinarian and have them confirm your exam findings to verify whether you are on the right track with your plans before moving forward with the case as a team.