Veterinary Student Externship

COVE Animal Health•Middletown, CT

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

Veterinary Student Externship Opportunity (DVM and VMD Students) Pieper Veterinary Hospitals Are you a veterinary student looking to expand your clinical knowledge, strengthen your hands-on skills, and learn alongside a collaborative team of experienced veterinarians and specialists? With 11 hospitals across Connecticut, Pieper Veterinary Hospitals offers DVM students the opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse network of practices, specialties, and clinical teams through our Veterinary Student Externship Program. Our externship program is designed to provide veterinary students with immersive clinical exposure in a fast-paced, supportive learning environment. Students will work closely with our veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support staff while gaining experience in: Small animal general practice Emergency and critical care Specialty medicine and surgery Diagnostic imaging Client communication and case management Collaborative patient care Externs will have the opportunity to observe and participate in rounds, assist with procedures, and gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a leading veterinary hospital network.

Requirements

Current DVM students enrolled in an accredited veterinary program
Strong interest in small animal medicine, emergency care, or specialty practice
Team-oriented individuals eager to learn in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to a diverse network of practices, specialties, and clinical teams.
Work closely with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support staff.
Gain experience in small animal general practice, emergency and critical care, specialty medicine and surgery, diagnostic imaging, client communication and case management, and collaborative patient care.
Observe and participate in rounds.
Assist with procedures.
Gain valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of a leading veterinary hospital network.