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DVM Student Externship - Candlewood Animal Hospital

New Milford, CTOnsiteInternshipPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • DVM Student
  • 4th Year Veterinary Students
  • Connecticut Residents
  • AVMA Accredited Institution

Nice to have

  • CT
  • return home

Role summary

Candlewood Animal Hospital is seeking compassionate and communicative 3rd and 4th-year DVM veterinary students, preferably Connecticut residents or those wishing to return, for a paid externship. This program offers flexible scheduling, a DVM mentor network, and 1:1 mentorship to enhance real-world experience. Applicants must be from an AVMA-accredited institution. The hospital is dedicated to pet health and owner education, offering comprehensive diagnostics and specialized care, and is a PENNHIP certified, Cat Friendly practice.

We’re looking for:

Connecticut Residents?

3+ 4th Year Veterinary Students

Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator

Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Externship Hours

Future Employment Opportunity Preferences

DVM Mentor Network

1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Must be a DVM Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

Preferred from CT or wants to return home.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Since opening our doors in 1979, Candlewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to helping pets and their owners stay healthy and live long lives. Beginning with early life education and vaccinations, we strive to work with pet owners to raise their four-legged family members in a safe, fun-filled, enriched environment. Following them throughout their lives with healthy, sensible advice, we strive to extend their lives for as long as possible. Helping our clients and patients in any way we can is our primary goal and what we are here for. We work with many animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets. We also have a working relationship with a 24-hour care facility with many specialists, for those pets needing emergency and/or advanced specialty care.

Fully Equipped for the Best Care -Comprehensive in-house diagnostics Digital radiography & Ultrasound Oxygen cage Portable anesthesia machine Phovia light therapy

We’re proud to be PENNHIP certified, trained in pet rehabilitation, recognized as a Cat Friendly practice, and honored with the Heart of the Bulldog Award for our dedication. We’re a team that is always working to do what’s best for our patients and their families. L

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