Opportunities available nationwide with over 900 practices across the US and Canada!
Fine-tune your career path with a hands-on externship at Vetcor!
Vetcor externships provide an excellent foundation for aspiring veterinary professionals to advance their careers. At Vetcor, we put you at the center of the externship experience to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to help you reach your goals.
As an extern at a community-based Vetcor practice, you will experience different perspectives on veterinary medicine and learn alongside experienced doctors using their medical autonomy to make treatment decisions in-house. Externships typically last 1-3 weeks, during which you will:
· Develop technical skills · Assist in surgeries
· Practice decision-making
· Take part in client communication
· Experience healthy team dynamics
*Responsibilities may vary based on the needs of each practice.*
What's In It for You
· Flexible scheduling, tailored to your schedule and needs
· First-hand clinical and practical skills
· A vast network of veterinarians eager to showcase their expertise and provide mentorship
· A welcoming learning environment
· Opportunities to develop valuable relationships for future employment opportunities
Locations are available nationwide, and travel and lodging assistance is available, so no matter where you want to go, Vetcor can help you get there.
Apply today and discover endless opportunities to reach your academic and professional goals with Vetcor!
Helping People Do What They Love Since 1997
At Vetcor, stability drives innovation, work is rewarding, and quality care is the standard. With the strength of 900+ locally led practices, we’ve created a vibrant network of professionals with big hearts for pets, communities, and building meaningful careers. Life is better at Vetcor because of the team we’ve built together. A team that delivers a culture of support and that’s always evolving to provide the best possible care to pets and their families.
Our team members follow their passion for pet care without sacrificing their work-life balance. As an organization devoted to active learning and elevating well-being, we do the right thing for our teams by providing them with the support and tools they need to love where they work.
Apply today to experience why Life Is Better Here!

We mean it when we say life is better here.
Vetcor is a national network of 906 (and growing!) exceptional veterinary hospitals. We have built an impressive reputation by maintaining each hospital’s unique veterinary medicine practice while providing tailored support in marketing, training, human resources, accounting, and more.
Vetcor hospitals offer collaborative and supportive environments for new graduates and experienced veterinarians and staff alike.
Each Vetcor location provides:
• A salary that grows with your skills
• Paid licenses, liability insurance, and dues to keep more money in your pocket
• Customized orientation plan for each new hire to get you started off right
• Investment in your success with continued mentorship and CE support
• Generous benefits including health, retirement, and wellness plan
• Peer support from our national network of successful veterinary hospitals
Grow your clinical, diagnostic, and surgical skills while practicing high-quality medicine among our established network of thriving hospitals! Find out more about joining Team Vetcor by visiting www.vetcor.com/careers.