Career Center

Palo Verde Animal Hospital is passionate about advancing education through clinical experience. Externships are available for 2nd through 4th year students enrolled in a college of veterinary medicine. Every student has different goals so every clinical rotation is personalized based on scheduling needs, academic institution requirements, and areas of clinical interest. 

Up to $600/wk in reimbursement for travel, meals, and housing!

As a Veterinary Student Extern, you will gain experience in:

•     Gathering patients' medical histories
•     Performing comprehensive physical exams
•     Formulating and implementing diagnostic and therapeutic care plans
•     Scrubbing-in and assisting with surgical procedures
•     Helping your supervising DVM manage various medical cases
•     Providing patient care
•     Refining your client communication skills
•     Honing your clinical and technical skills

Hospital Interest Spotlights:

• Small animal general practice
• Wellness exams and ill pet physicals
• Digital Radiography
• Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends or major holidays
• No Emergencies

Contact us for more information! Amanda@obrienvetgroup.com and you can also watch a brief informational video here. We look forward to connecting with you!

About Palo Verde Animal Hospital

We are a rapidly growing group of veterinary practices in the Midwest and Florida area looking to expand by adding ambitious veterinary professionals. As a family-owned, family-run business, we believe in hard work, and in the value of work-life balance. We are dedicated to making sure our veterinarians, technicians and staff are able to fulfill and advance themselves professionally -- and still be able to attend a child’s soccer game or have lunch with an aging parent. Good work, good life and promises kept: These are the things we value, and that's how we do business.

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