Veterinary Externship

Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital is excited to host veterinary students who have a passion for learning and those looking to challenge themselves in a new environment while gaining valuable hands-on experience. At our Rarebreed clinic, you’ll be able to spend extra time getting to know and treating your patients.  While with our team for your externship, you’ll have access to the latest technology and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.     We love working with Veterinary students!   Our focus is to welcome you, as the next generation of veterinarians, into our hospital. We prioritize your clinical goals and ensure that you gain experience gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, treatment plan creation and execution, have exposure to diagnostics, dentistry services, observation, and/or assisting with surgical procedures, and excellent medical management of our patients. Not only will you have the opportunity to gain clinical experience, you’ll also have the chance to sharpen your communication skills with the hospital team and clients.   Externs are encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care and case discussion while in the clinic. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in medical rounds, clinical technical skill training and observation of surgical and dentistry cases. Our externships are flexible—they can range from one to eight weeks during the year , pending your needs and the hospital’s schedule. Veterinary students in all class years are encouraged to participate, though those in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend.   Veterinary Student Extern   Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital in North Dartmouth, MA   $1,500 stipend for 2+ week externship completion during clinical portion of education   REQUIREMENTS     Be enrolled in an AVMA accredited College of Veterinary Medicine   Must be authorized to work in the United States    You must carry professional liability insurance. AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for all student members of the AVMA. You may apply for this coverage on their website   Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.   Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.   Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.   FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:   IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.  AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.   Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/    Where uncommon support partners with joy.