Veterinary Student Externship

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 4,500 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, offers externship opportunities for veterinary students pursuing clinical experience. Students will engage in hands-on patient care under supervision, participate in surgical cases, and interact with experienced veterinarians.

This externship is ideal for 3rd and 4th-year students at AVMA-accredited schools. The hospital provides a supportive environment with comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and hands-on patient care.
• Be included in surgical cases and emergencies.
• Discuss cases with supervising veterinarian and have findings confirmed before moving forward.

Skills

Veterinary student

Liability insurance

Education

Veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited 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. 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

Peoria Area Veterinary Group of Peoria is located in the Illinois town of Peoria. Peoria Area Vet Group welcomes students at any stage of their veterinary medical education (1st through 4th year). The hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients and strives to provide high quality medicine with friendly, compassionate service.

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 will actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian. 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.