Veterinary Student Externship - Pets and Vets as Partners

Pets and Vets as Partners
Any Location, IN
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

United Veterinary Care hosts veterinary students for externships across their network of hospitals. This clinical experience allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting. Students will participate in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.

What You Will Do

Students will actively participate in cases, discuss them with supervising veterinarians, and have their exam findings verified. They will be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Students will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in their clinical skills. The externship is designed to be transformative and highly supportive, with opportunities to tailor the experience to meet individual needs.

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

Benefits

  • Stipends available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school)
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