Student Externship - St. Louis, Missouri

Overview

CareVet Webster Groves Animal Hospital & Urgent Care Center | St. Louis, Missouri

Join our 15-doctor team for a paid externship* designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.

About Our Hospital

We at CareVet Webster Groves Animal Hospital would be thrilled to be your host! Caring for pets has been our passion since 1965, and we’re honored that you’re considering spending time with us. Our programs give you real-world, hands-on experience that turns classroom learning into exam room practice. We believe your time here will be a valuable and rewarding part of your journey to becoming a veterinarian. 

Our modern facility features:

• 5 exam rooms
• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• State-of-the-art surgical suites
• Extensive in-house laboratory

Location

St. Louis has plenty of fun things to do, from exploring the unique City Museum and visiting the Gateway Arch to spending a day at Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo, or the Saint Louis Art Museum. For a more social outing, check out the Delmar Loop, City Foundry, or Central West End for restaurants, shops, and entertainment. If you enjoy shopping, check out the Goodwill Bins for a fun thrifting experience and great finds. Groups can also enjoy bowling, arcade games, escape rooms, or catching a Cardinals or Blues game.

Responsibilities

As an extern, you’ll learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Internal Medicine
• Critical Care
• Surgery and anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Diagnostics and laboratory services
• Urgent care and medical cases
• Wide range of surgical procedures
• Client communication and patient care

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

*Certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, based on the requirements of the student’s veterinary school curriculum.