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VEG, a leading veterinary emergency company in the US, offers an unpaid externship program for veterinary technology/nursing students seeking hands-on experience in emergency medicine. With a focus on fostering a customer-first mentality and employee-centric work environment, VEG aims to provide the best experience for both customers and employees. Students will work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians, honing skills in patient care, laboratory processing, triage, and collaboration in a fast-paced setting. Flexibility in externship length and location is provided, with a requirement for rabies vaccination unless exempted by school policy. APPLY HERE

Rapidly expanding Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) offers an immersive Veterinary Technician/Nurse Student Externship Program for AVMA-accredited veterinary technology/nursing students seeking hands-on emergency medicine experience. With a focus on fostering a supportive and employee-centric culture, VEG prioritizes providing the best experience for both customers and employees, evident in their nomination for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work. Flexibility in externship length and location, along with mentorship from experienced veterinary technicians, ensures a comprehensive learning environment for students looking to refine their emergency skills in a fast-paced setting. APPLY HERE

Pacific Dental Services Externships are available to all dental assistant students currently attending ADA-accredited dental schools. The externship is available in several states where Pacific Dental has affiliated offices.  Externs will receive hands-on experience in preparing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures. They will assist in dental procedures and be supervised by experienced dentists and hygienists. The experience will help students prepare for a career in dental assistance and gain valuable skills that will be required for licensing.

Adventist Health System Medical Externships are offered to first-year medical students to give them an opportunity to explore career choices in the field of medicine. The two-week program includes a stipend. Students must be currently attending a school that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the organization responsible for accrediting medical education programs leading to an MD degree in the United States and Canada. The externship includes transportation to and from the externship location, lodging and meals, and a weekly stipend.

Saint Louis Zoo Externships are offered in the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall to students who are either currently enrolled in college or have had previous college coursework. Students studying in the areas of biology, zoology, education, animal science or related fields are encouraged to apply. The externships are unpaid and last about 6 weeks or more. Externs will have the opportunity to learn how the zoo operates and receive hands-on experience in the care of zoo animals. Externs work about 15 hours per week and must be at least 18 years old to apply.

BluePearl Veterinary Partners Externship invites veterinary students to visit any one of their veterinary hospitals to gain greater insight into the field of veterinary medicine. Externships are available in several states.  By participating in an externship, veterinary students will work with specialists, residents, interns, and senior emergency clinicians. The externships last up to two weeks and give externs an overview of all aspects involved in the medical treatment of animals.

Association of Shelter Veterinarians Externships offer veterinary students an opportunity to find out more about practicing veterinary medicine in a shelter environment. Opportunities are available throughout the U.S. and Canada. Veterinary students interested in gaining first-hand experience in shelter medicine are encouraged to apply. By observing experienced shelter veterinarians, students will gain valuable clinical experience and exposure to career options in shelter veterinarian medical practice.

Forest Institute Externship Program is designed to give graduate students at Forest Institute valuable work experience in the field of mental health. Students in graduate studies at The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute are invited to apply. The externship is for one year and is a paid opportunity. Eligible students must have already received their undergraduate degree and be enrolled full time in a social science-related graduate program at Forest Institute. Before applying, students must receive approval from their dean.