Veterinary Student Externship

About the role#

United Veterinary Care hosts veterinary students for clinical externships at Helping Hands Veterinary Surgery & Dentistry of Florida. This program allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting. The practice focuses on high-quality soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and dental procedures, providing mentorship to students looking to increase their comfort and confidence in these areas.

What you'll do#

• Actively participate in cases to further your development toward becoming a veterinarian.
• Work under the supervision of experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff.
• Assist with surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments.
• Discuss cases with your supervising veterinarian to confirm exam findings and treatment plans.

What you'll need#

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Priority is given to students in their clinical years (typically 3rd or 4th year) on official externship blocks for school credit.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Location & details#

• Location: Orlando, Florida.
• Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Rolling.
• Compensation: This is a paid externship; stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs, unless prohibited by your veterinary school.