Career Center

Family Pet is the perfect practice for a veterinary student looking to gain clinical experience with a collaborative, upbeat team. We are passionate about advancing education through clinical experience. Externships are available for 2nd through 4th year students enrolled in a college of veterinary medicine. Every student has different goals so every clinical rotation is personalized based on scheduling needs, academic institution requirements, and areas of clinical interest. 

Up to $600/wk in reimbursement for travel, meals, and housing!

As a Veterinary Student Extern, you will gain experience in:

•     Gathering patients' medical histories
•     Performing comprehensive physical exams
•     Formulating and implementing diagnostic and therapeutic care plans
•     Scrubbing-in and assisting with surgical procedures
•     Helping your supervising DVM manage various medical cases
•     Providing patient care
•     Refining your client communication skills
•     Honing your clinical and technical skills

Hospital Interests:

• Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, and wellness exams
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentals
• Digital Radiography
• In-house Laboratory 

Contact us for more information! Amanda@obrienvetgroup.com and you can also watch a brief informational video here. We look forward to co

About Family Pet Health Center

Rapidly growing group of veterinary practices in the Midwest area looking to expand by adding ambitious veterinary professionals. As a family-owned, family-run business, we believe in hard work, and in the value of work-life balance. We are dedicated to making sure our veterinarians, technicians and staff are able to fulfill and advance themselves professionally -- and still be able to attend a child’s soccer game or have lunch with an aging parent. Good work, good life and promises kept: These are the things we value, and that's how we do business.

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