Paid DVM Student Programs: GP, ER, and Dentistry
VCA Seaside Animal Hospital
| Company | VCA Seaside Animal Hospital |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | — |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Track 1: DVM Student Job/Externship
Eligibility: 1st - 4th Year Students
Location: Nationwide (950+ Hospitals)
Duration: Flexible (Typically 2-4 Weeks)
Our program is designed to meet your schedule's demands with no application deadlines. With options within General Practice (GP), Urgent Care/ER, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and more, we offer a diverse range of learning environments. This track allows you to:
• Gain Broad Clinical Experience: Receive mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians in internal medicine, surgery, and other services offered by your hospital.
• Observe and Participate: You'll be involved in medical and surgical procedures, the diagnostic process, and (when possible) client communication.
• Enhance Your Diagnostic Skills: You will get hands‑on practice interpreting fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels.
• Fine‑Tune Your Technical Skills: Put your classroom knowledge to the test and develop your hands‑on abilities in a supportive environment.
• Join the Medical Team: You'll participate in case management, diagnostic interpretation, and therapeutic drug selection.
Track 2: Dentistry Externship Program
Eligibility: 3rd & 4th Year Students Only
Location: Durham, NC | Flower Mound, TX | Baton Rouge, LA
Duration: 2 Weeks
From understanding the fundamentals to shadowing actual procedures, our Dentistry Externship Program is built to provide you with a better working knowledge of the many different facets of dentistry within veterinary medicine. You will learn directly from a Board‑Certified Dentist at one of our state‑of‑the‑art dental surgical training centers.
Curriculum Highlights:
• Dentistry Basics: Master the foundational concepts of veterinary oral health.
• Specialized Imaging: Gain experience with advanced dental radiography and imaging techniques.
• Dental Specialty Operations: Observe the workflow and management of a high‑level dental specialty practice.
• Dental Procedures: Shadow and understand complex dental surgeries and treatments.
Qualifications:
• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university.
• Note: The Dentistry Externship is reserved for 3rd and 4th‑year students.
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• A compassionate, team‑player attitude and a respect for clients and their pets.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
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