Veterinary Student Externship

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 5,580 - 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends available to offset travel and lodging costs

Mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Morrisville offers externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a real-world hospital setting. During this externship, students will engage in case discussions and practical patient care while being guided by experienced veterinarians and support staff.

The program is designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, providing diverse experiences across various specialties and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.
• Priority scheduling for clinical year students seeking externship credit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
• Be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, and emergencies.
• Discuss cases with supervising veterinarians and verify exam findings.

Education

Current veterinary student at an 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 following link: SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources | AVMA PLIT

Hospital Information

HousePaws Morrisville welcomes students at any stage of their veterinary medical education (1st through 4th year).

HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Services Morrisville is a fusion of high‑quality mobile veterinary care with access to traditional clinical care in our hospital locations. Our hospitals are state‑of‑the‑art outpatient care facilities where we do surgery, dentistry, and a number of other procedures. HousePaws veterinarians are highly skilled and enjoy a high volume of diverse cases. Our case load includes individualized preventative health care, sick and emergency care, as well as surgical and dental care for veterinarians with interest and skills in hospital procedures. Working with our mobile practice is unlike the traditional hospital‑based job. No day is the same as the day before and each day will have challenges and surprises that will keep you on your toes. If you are looking for a truly unique externship experience in this exciting up‑and‑coming area of veterinary medicine, HousePaws would be an ideal option!

Species Treated

• Dogs
• Cats
• Exotics (avians, reptiles, small mammals)
• Small livestock (pigs and small ruminants)

Services Offered

• Soft tissue surgery
• Dental surgery
• Holistic care
• 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 towards 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.