CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Denver, CO
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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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $115k–$150k)875 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Colorado | 64 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 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 |
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