Veterinary Student Externship

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and lodging costs

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Austin, Texas, offers externships for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Students get to apply their classroom knowledge in a real‑world setting, engaging in case discussions and patient care.

Throughout the externship, students will work closely under the guidance of experienced veterinarians, participating in surgeries, dental procedures, and routine medical appointments. Stipends are available to help with associated costs.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student seeking clinical experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to participate in case discussions and hands-on patient care.
• Interest in diverse animal care and externship work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in surgical cases under supervision.
• Engage in dental procedures and medical appointments.
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff.

Education

Veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Proof of professional liability insurance

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 following link: SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources | AVMA PLIT

Hospital information:

*Firehouse Westlake welcomes students at any stage of their veterinary medical education (1st through 4th year).

Firehouse Animal Health Center Westlake is situated in eclectic and vibrant Austin, Texas. Firehouse is proud of its team culture, leadership, communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion training, and offers a modern full‑service practice. The hospital focuses on preventative medicine, with opportunities in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and general practice.

Species treated:

• Dogs
• Cats

Services offered:

• Ultrasound
• 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. You will 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.