Veterinary Student Externship

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends available to offset travel and lodging costs

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Topsham, Maine, offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will participate in a variety of cases under the supervision of experienced veterinarians.

Externs will enhance their confidence and skills in areas like surgery, dentistry, and emergency care, while having the opportunity to work with a wide range of species.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in cases under supervision.
• Assist in surgical cases, dental procedures, and emergencies.

Education

Must be a 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

Androscoggin welcomes 3rd and 4th year veterinary medical students.

Androscoggin Animal Hospital is a top‑of‑the‑line general practice veterinary hospital located in breathtaking Topsham, Maine. Our hospital offers a diverse array of medical and surgical services to serve our fantastic clients and patients. Our team of doctors have varied interests, including exotics, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, feline medicine, and emergency cases. If you are looking to expand your confidence and skills in advanced medicine, dentistry, and surgery, spending your externship time at Androscoggin Animal Hospital would be the ideal choice!

Species Treated

• Dogs
• Cats
• Pocket pets / small mammals
• Reptiles

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.

We truly enjoy hosting externs and having new graduates join our teams since new team members bring new shared knowledge!