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Denver, Colorado

CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Denver, CO

VeterinarianPart-Time

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

CityVet Externship Program

CityVet is now accepting applications for its Veterinarian Externship Program, offering third- and fourth-year DVM students the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment.

This program is designed for students seeking meaningful mentorship, real-world clinical exposure, and insight into practice models centered on autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

Program Overview

  • CityVet externships provide a structured yet flexible clinical experience in small animal general practice settings, with many locations also offering urgent care exposure.
  • Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools
  • Duration: Two-week externship blocks, with flexibility to accommodate university rotation requirements
  • Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of the rotation
  • Locations: CityVet clinics available across multiple states
  • Housing: Housing is not provided; however, CityVet can share accommodation recommendations from prior externs

International students: Eligible if enrolled at an AVMA-accredited university and authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

  • What to Expect
  • Externs work alongside experienced veterinary teams and receive hands-on exposure that may include:
  • Small animal general practice medicine and surgery
  • Client communication and case management
  • Collaboration with technicians and support staff
  • Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership

Mentorship from Practicing Veterinarians

Externships are customizable whenever possible, allowing students to align their experience with individual clinical interests and career goals.

About CityVet

CityVet is a veterinarian-founded, led, and owned organization focused on supporting veterinarians through clinical autonomy, personalized mentorship, and collaborative practice environments. Each clinic is locally led by a veterinarian and supported by a centralized home office team, allowing doctors to focus on patient care while maintaining independence in how they practice medicine.

Who Should Apply

This Externship Is Well-suited for Students Who

  • Are seeking hands-on clinical experience in a supportive practice setting
  • Value mentorship and professional development
  • Are exploring potential post-graduate employment or a long-term career fit
  • Want exposure to a veterinarian-led practice model

How to Apply

Interested students are encouraged to apply for the CityVet Externship Program and explore clinical opportunities across the CityVet network. Please enter your information below.

Questions about the program can be directed to the CityVet Campus Recruitment team. campusrecruitment@cityvet.com

Key Responsibilities

Externs will gain hands-on clinical experience in small animal general practice and urgent care. Responsibilities include performing medicine and surgery, managing cases, and collaborating with veterinary teams.

Requirements

Applicants must be 3rd or 4th-year DVM students at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. International students must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $115k–$150k)875 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingColorado index 103.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado64 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$115k
2
$115k-140k
5
$140k-165k
1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 7 employers
Sign-on bonus
83%
401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
67%
Relocation assistance
42%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
#4

Veterinarian- Orange County CA

$120k-$150k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About City Vet

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive stipend
Mentorship from practicing veterinarians
Hands-on clinical experience

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.