About the role#
Montpelier Veterinary Hospital offers a flexible externship program for students currently enrolled in a DVM curriculum. This program provides practical experience in a small animal practice setting, allowing you to work alongside our veterinary team. You will be assigned a mentor to help you meet the learning objectives defined by your college or your own professional goals. We provide a stipend of $250 per week for the duration of your rotation.
What you'll do#
- Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans for medical cases.
- Scrub in to surgery and assist in patient management.
- Provide wellness care and develop client communication skills.
- Produce medical records, including SOAPs, within daily practice time limits.
- Participate in all aspects of patient care under veterinary supervision.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited DVM program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Proof of professional liability insurance.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.
- Commitment to professional and ethical standards of practice.
Location & details#
- Location: Montpelier, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Flexible, typically two to eight weeks.
- Employment type: Full-time.
How to get in at Montpelier Veterinary Hospital
Intern Insider's per-company playbook.
Securing a position at Montpelier Veterinary Hospital requires speed, as small practices often fill roles quickly. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first, as early applicants get seen before the pile grows. You should aim to reach the decision makers at the clinic directly rather than relying on a general application queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral, which materially improves response rates.
