VetMED, a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, has openings for veterinary student externs embarking on their clinical year. Our externships are designed with a focus on a single discipline, and students are encouraged to participate in patient rounds, interact with clients, create diagnostic and treatment plans, and scrub into surgery. You will gain real-world proficiency in emergency and specialty case management.

Program Overview:

Most of our student externs complete two- or four-week rotations. The typical schedule includes four 10–12-hour day shifts per week, but we can accommodate swings, overnights, and weekends for additional emergency case exposure. You will focus on one specialty, but you can follow your cases from start to finish across multiple services, as needed. Externs participate in morning rounds, see patients, communicate with clients, create treatment plans, and assist during procedures and surgeries. 

Services currently offering externships:

Emergency and Critical Care

Surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic)

Anesthesia

Dermatology 

Why choose VetMED?

The VetMED team consists of passionate and dedicated team members who foster a collaborative work environment. You can learn from multiple staff specialists and emergency doctors, including our residency-trained criticalist and board-certified surgeons, radiologist,  anesthesiologist, and dermatologist. Our facility is equipped with MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and telemetry to ensure students are exposed to the newest, most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities. Successful students who get the most from our externships are self-motivated and communicate openly about their goals, strengths, and weaknesses.

Phoenix boasts a beautiful desert and mountain backdrop and year-round sunny, warm weather that keeps residents happy and smiling. We have a thriving and diverse restaurant scene, cultural attractions, and ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. 

Are you ready for the VetMED experience and to soak up our emergency and specialty clinicians’ vast knowledge and expertise? Apply now!