Veterinary Student Extern

June 12, 2025

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Job Description

About the job

About Friendship Veterinary Hospital:

Friendship Veterinary Hospital is a small and growing practice operating in a small town. We’re actively working on elevating the level of medicine that our clients expect.

Team:

Our team consists of:
One full-time veterinarian
Three part-time vets
Several skilled support staff

Core Value:

We practice a “no shame” culture. We meet our clients with kindness, even when they have financial limitations or different understandings of medicine. We aim to meet each other and our clients where they’re at to provide the best care for their pets.

Externship Experience:

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in:

Gathering patient histories
Performing physical exams
Creation of treatment plans
Diagnostics
Dentistry services
Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures
Medical management of patients

In addition to clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with:

The medical team
Support staff
Clients

Externship Details:

Duration: Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.
Eligibility: Externships are offered to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
Stipend: Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
• Click HERE to view the list of stipend amounts.
• Click HERE for details on the stipend program.