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City Vet
Denver, Colorado

CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Denver, CO

VeterinarianPart-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo 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

City Vet holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 45 active listings.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 19 employers

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<$150k
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$150k-180k
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$180k-210k
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$233k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
87%
Sign-on bonus
83%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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