Veterinary Extern - Specialty

Applicants must be third or fourth-year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools, pursuing a DVM, VMD or foreign equivalent.is a small hospital with a friendly atmosphere and core values of teamwork and professional development. The hospital houses a General Practice as well as Emergency/Critical Care and Surgery departments. Externs may rotate through all departments or focus on their own area(s) of interest. Externs will receive one-on-one mentoring by experienced clinicians and interact with our skilled support team. The hospital also hosts on-site small animal surgery and emergency/critical care internships.We are fully equipped, including an on-site clinical laboratory for in-house bloodwork and cytology, computed tomography (CT), digital radiology, ultrasound, rigid and flexible endoscopy, oxygen cages, and patient monitoring (EKG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2). In-house echocardiography and cardiology consultations are available three days a week. Abdominal ultrasounds are available Monday through Friday. We enjoy an excellent relationship with local veterinarians who refer a wide variety of emergency, urgent care, and surgical cases.NEAMC is located in southeastern Massachusetts, close to the major cities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI. The surrounding area is rich in history and culture. Nature and outdoor activities abound with plenty of parks, hiking trails, forests, farms, beaches and bodies of water. There are a large number of local shopping and entertainment venues, including Patriots’s Place, located near Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots At NEAMC we strive to provide externs with an enjoyable and educational experience, tailored their personal interests and goals. We have a strong focus on teaching and value the opportunity to meet and guide future veterinarians on their educational journey.Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at NEAMC are offered to clinical year students only.