Veterinary Student Externship

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging costs

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in North Port, Florida, offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a real‑world hospital setting. This externship is tailored for 3rd and 4th year AVMA-accredited veterinary students, providing mentorship and a chance to apply clinical skills.

Participants can expect to be actively involved in case discussions and patient care while being supervised by experienced veterinary staff. Stipends to offset costs may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Priority given to students in clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and hands-on patient care.
• Supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff.
• Involved in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, and routine medical appointments.

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

Hospital information

North Port welcomes 3rd and 4th year veterinary medical students. North Port Animal Hospital is a full‑service general practice hospital in beautiful Southwest Florida. North Port, Florida is a charming suburban community that is near Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, and a quick drive to Sarasota and Tampa.

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 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.