https://careers.vet.utk.edu Latest UTCVM Career Center Jobs Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:04:17 Z https://careers.vet.utk.edu/jobs/rss/22090429/externship-in-small-animal-emergency https://careers.vet.utk.edu/jobs/rss/22090429/externship-in-small-animal-emergency Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sharpen your emergency skills at Emergency Veterinary Hospital as a student extern Externs work directly alongside our emergency doctors and specialty clinicians, participating in triage, diagnostics, treatment planning, procedures, and patient monitoring in a fast-paced environment. You will gain real-world experience managing urgent and complex cases from the moment they walk in the door. Our hospital sees an average of 35 patients per day and upwards of 60 patients per day on the weekend, making us an excellent place to gain extensive experience not only with cats and dogs, but with exotic species as well.   What Students Can Expect Active participation in patient workups for simple to complex cases such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Congestive Heart Failure, Urinary obstructions with AKI, etc. Exposure to advanced diagnostics & procedures including hands-on surgical experience with procedures such as abdominal exploratory surgery, mass removal, cystotomy, splenectomy, limb amputation, wound repair, intestinal resection and anastamosis, etc.  Specialty service exposure including Oncology and Exotic Animal Medicine Supportive feedback and case discussions from a group of people who love teaching!  Opportunities to explore areas of interest A schedule tailored to your externship goals As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are evaluated on 900+ standards—ensuring students learn in an environment committed to excellence, patient safety, and best practices in veterinary care. Opportunities for employment after graduation Third or Fourth year veterinary student  Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:41:09 -0500 https://careers.vet.utk.edu/jobs/rss/22076263/veterinary-student-externship-in-small-animal-emergency https://careers.vet.utk.edu/jobs/rss/22076263/veterinary-student-externship-in-small-animal-emergency Ann Arbor, Michigan, Emergency Veterinary Hospital (EVH) is an independently owned, AAHA-accredited 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital providing cutting-edge care to the greater Ann Arbor area. Our team includes emergency clinicians, specialists, licensed veterinary technicians, and experienced veterinary assistants dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality medicine around the clock.   Why Choose an Externship at EVH? Hands-on emergency & critical care experience Externs work directly alongside our emergency doctors and specialty clinicians, participating in triage, diagnostics, treatment planning, procedures, and patient monitoring in a fast-paced environment. You will gain real-world experience managing urgent and complex cases from the moment they walk in the door. Our hospital sees on average of 40 patients per day and upwards of 60 patients per day on the weekend, making us an excellent place to gain extensive experience not only with cats and dogs, but with exotic species as well. Specialty service exposure Students have opportunities to rotate through our expanding specialty departments—including Oncology and Exotic Animal Medicine—where you can observe advanced diagnostics, patient management, and collaborative case discussions.  Extensive Exotic animal caseload We believe that birds, reptiles, and small mammals deserve the same gold-standard care as dogs and cats. From parrots with big personalities to reptiles with subtle clinical signs, externs gain valuable experience working with a wide variety of species under the guidance of our exotics team. Mentorship-focused environment Our doctors prioritize teaching. Whether you want to improve your clinical reasoning, strengthen your emergency confidence, or explore specialty medicine, EVH externs receive individualized support and learning opportunities throughout their rotation. Collaborative, high-standard medicine As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are evaluated on 900+ standards—ensuring students learn in an environment committed to excellence, patient safety, and best practices in veterinary care.   What Previous Externs Are Saying For more than 13 years, EVH has welcomed dozens of externs from veterinary programs across the country. Students consistently tell us that their rotation at EVH prepared them for the real-world expectations of being a practicing veterinarian more than any other clinical experience. Many past externs have gone on to become Associate Veterinarians at EVH, while others have pursued successful careers in emergency medicine across the country—often citing their externship here as a pivotal part of their training and confidence Current student at an accredited veterinary school Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:31:59 -0500