DVM Externship (January 2027 - June 2027)

The role

Veterinary students will gain intensive, hands-on experience in emergency medicine. You will work alongside emergency doctors to diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and scrub into surgeries.

What you will do

• Work alongside highly skilled emergency doctors
• Collaborate with team in a fun, fast-paced environment
• Learn to diagnose a variety of emergent conditions
• Develop treatment plans and assist with medical records
• Learn to effectively communicate with customers
• Scrub into surgeries

Required qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary school
• AVMA/PLIT personal liability insurance
• Personal medical insurance
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Benefits

• Flexibility to adjust duration to your needs and university guidelines
• Mentorship from an ER doctor
• Future opportunities to find a role when ready

Before you apply

• Applications for the January-June 2027 cycle close on December 1st, 2026
• If finances are a concern, you can indicate your need for financial assistance on the application

About the company

VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. They operate hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year.