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Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) is proud to offer 2-week and 4-week clinical rotations to third and fourth year veterinary students. Students work three 12-hour shifts partnered with an emergency veterinarian. Students will see emergency cases as well as an opportunity to spend time with our board certified Internist and Surgeons. Completed evaluation forms will be provided by accredited veterinary schools so that students can receive academic credit for their time at VESH.

We are currently accepting applications for 2023 and 2024.

When are Rotations Offered? We typically schedule rotations from the fall through the early spring of 4th year.

Does VESH provide housing for Externs? While VESH cannot provide housing for externs, we do offer a $1,000 stipend for clinical-year externships. Visiting students are responsible for finding their own housing.

Eligibility: This Externship is open to third and fourth-year veterinary students attending an Accredited Veterinary School. We give priority to students who are likely to pursue careers in emergency medicine and are considering moving to Western Massachusetts region after graduation.

When Applying, Please Submit the Following:

1) A resume or CV. Please include your expected date of graduation from veterinary

school.

2) A statement about why you would like to do a clinical rotation at VESH. Please include your areas of interest in veterinary medicine – i.e. surgery, emergency, etc.

3) Potential dates for your externship.

4) Please let us know if your school has a deadline by which you need to know if we have availability.

What makes VESH unique: Nestled in the beautiful Pioneer Valley and Five Colleges area of Western Massachusetts, VESH is a leading specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital that serves Western MA, Northern CT, and Southern VT and NH. We have recently expanded and updated our 10,300 square foot facility in South Deerfield, MA. We are a tight-knit, collegial group of medical professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest level of both patient and client care possible.

NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and animal care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States

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