Veterinary Student Externship

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends available for travel and lodging costs

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital offers externships for veterinary students in Peoria, Illinois. This program provides valuable hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to apply their classroom knowledge in a supportive environment.

Eligible students must be in their clinical years at AVMA-accredited schools and participate in various aspects of veterinary care, including surgeries, emergencies, and wellness checks.

Stipends may be available to help with travel and lodging costs, making this opportunity accessible for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.
• Priority given to students in clinical years.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and hands-on patient care.
• Discuss cases with a supervising veterinarian.
• Cases will be discussed with the supervising veterinarian to confirm exam findings before proceeding.

Skills

Veterinary terminology

Clinical rotations

Education

Current 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.