Veterinary Student Externship – Austin/Houston/Philly

About the role

Emancipet is seeking Veterinary student externs to gain hands-on experience in their non-profit clinics. The program aims to provide students with the skills needed to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone.

Dates and Locations

There are no application windows; you can apply at any time. Specify the desired dates of your externship and the city you would like to visit (Austin, Killen, Houston, Philadelphia).

Clinics

• Healthy Pet Services (physical exams, minor skin & ear treatments, vaccines, heartworm testing, FeLV/FIV testing, microchipping, deworming, prevention - available in all communities)
• Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN surgery 30+ patients a day - available in all communities)
• Heartworm Treatment (available in Houston & Austin)
• Special Surgery (a variety of out patient surgeries - available in Austin)
• Dentistry (available in Austin)

Student Experience

You will be paired with a veterinarian each day to shadow in a specific module. Depending on your knowledge and previous experience, you may be allowed to perform venipuncture, IVC placement, intubation, IV induction, surgical prep, anesthetic monitoring, and post-operative monitoring. All surgeries are performed on client-owned animals, so students do not perform surgery. Emancipet is working towards establishing community partnerships with shelters/rescues to incorporate surgical experience into the student extern experience in the future.

Additionally, there may be an opportunity to shadow the Chief Medical Officer and/or Veterinarian Trainer to learn about the non-clinical operational responsibilities of veterinarians in leadership positions. This shadowing will primarily be available in Austin.

Housing

Please secure your own housing.

Requirements

This opportunity is only open to students currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program.

Qualifications

Emancipet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Employment decisions at Emancipet are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are intentional in creating a diverse staff and leadership team, and work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all employees. You belong here!