Veterinary Extern - Specialty & Emergency
Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Job Description
Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) in Austin, TX is the capital city’s premier emergency and specialty hospital. Locally managed by one of the original founders, Lindsay Vaughn, DVM, DACVECC, AVES is a progressive, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital that has experienced exponential growth since its inception.
An externship at AVES offers 3rd and 4th year veterinary students the opportunity to work under the mentorship and guidance of our board-certified specialists and highly trained emergency veterinarians. Our current specialties include Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, Critical Care, Medical Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Diagnostic Imaging, with the use of ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray, and high-flow oxygen. We partner with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets to provide Cardiology services to our hospitalized patients and will be adding additional specialty departments with the opening of our 45,000 sq ft second location in the Summer of ’25!
AVES promotes a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture that prioritizes learning and growth. Our veterinarians enjoy teaching and will ensure students learn as much as possible throughout their externship. Our student externship program is flexible, with most students working in two-to-four-week program blocks. We welcome students in their 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations and will customize your involvement according to your current knowledge and skill level, while also ensuring you grow and learn. During your externship, you will work closely with attending veterinarians, shadow in exam rooms, perform hands-on exams, diagnostics, and procedures whenever possible, and participate in informal rounds with our clinicians.
Austin is home to many unique attractions and offers something for everyone during your time off. Spend the day soaking up the sun on Lake Travis, hiking the greenbelt, exploring a world-class museum, satisfying your craving for some delicious Tex-Mex or BBQ, or finding your next favorite band while listening to some live music under the stars!