Veterinary Student Externship: Hands-On Clinical Mentoring

United Veterinary Care; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 5,600 - 8,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends for travel and lodging

Job summary

United Veterinary Care operates Mid Island Animal Hospital on Long Island, New York, and welcomes veterinary students from AVMA-accredited schools for externships across our network of hospitals. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in GP, emergency, and specialty settings, with mentorship and case discussions to build clinical confidence.

Externships include supervised patient care, participation in surgical and dental procedures, and routine evaluations.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in cases and further development toward becoming a veterinarian.
• Supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff throughout externship.
• Include in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.
• Discuss cases with supervising veterinarian and have findings confirmed before moving forward as a team.
• Externs join with new graduates to share knowledge and experiences.

Skills

Veterinary student

Clinical-year student

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

United Veterinary Care operates Mid Island Animal Hospital on Long Island, New York, and welcomes veterinary students from AVMA-accredited schools for externships across our network of hospitals. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in GP, emergency, and specialty settings, with mentorship and case discussions to build clinical confidence.

Externships include supervised patient care, participation in surgical and dental procedures, and routine evaluations.