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Veterinarian Partners
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Veterinarian Externship - Cranberry Township, PA

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Weekends
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Job description

Exciting Externship Opportunity for Innovative Practice North of Pittsburgh
Veterinarian Partners has a bustling practice that offers general and urgent care services in the Cranberry Township area. We are inviting you to join us as an extern. This excellent opportunity will teach students how to practice top-notch medicine, gain valuable hands-on clinical experience, and enrich the lives of patients and clients along the way. Led by one of the top-rated veterinarians in the Pittsburgh area, students will gain real-life, “in the trenches” experience, gather patient information and history, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, diagnostics, and surgical & dentistry services.
What Makes This Opportunity Special?
Customizable 2-to-4-week program depending on student’s schedule.
Externship stipend (clinic year), paid housing, and lifetime subscription of Pocket Prep.
Newly renovated, cutting-edge hospital in a picturesque location just north of Pittsburgh
Talented & experienced operations and clinical teams to help foster a tight-knit community atmosphere, both among staff and clients
Engaging, supportive, and collaborative environment.
Ultrasound, DR conventional & dental radiography, CT (coming soon!), Endoscopy, and flexibility to integrate specialty services (coming soon!)
About the Hospital
Expanded and renovated in 2021 with another expansion under development and planned for completion in 2024!
General and Dental Surgery including DR conventional and Dental X-ray
Ultrasound, Endoscopy, and CT (coming soon!)
Surgical suite equipped with electrocautery and Voyant (similar to ligasure) surgical systems
Radiography, EMR, and flexibility to integrate specialty services
10 exam rooms to offer clients a variety of services including exotics
2.5:1 support staff ratio
Excellent work-life balance with no after-hour or on-call requirements
Proud partners of the Pittsburgh Penguins*
Location
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. We are located 30 minutes from whatever style of living you want regardless of if it is urban, suburban, or rural! The hospital is in a rapidly growth and developing area that provides a dynamic and welcoming environment for residents of all ages. You’ll find well-planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a diverse economy that provides ample employment opportunities. Enjoy the abundance of recreational amenities, including parks, sporting facilities, and vibrant community events. Cranberry Township’s strategic location, just a short drive from Pittsburgh (<30 minutes), ensures easy access to big-city amenities while allowing you to savor the charm and quality of life that this friendly township offers. Whether you're seeking a place to raise a family or a vibrant community to call home, Cranberry Township is ideal.

Key Responsibilities

Students will gain hands-on clinical experience by performing physical exams, gathering patient histories, and creating treatment plans. They will also assist with diagnostics, surgical procedures, and dentistry services under professional supervision.

Requirements

This opportunity is designed for veterinary students seeking a 2-to-4-week clinical externship. Candidates must be capable of integrating into a collaborative clinical environment to provide care for patients and clients.

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningSurgical ServicesPatient History Gathering

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Veterinarian Partners

Veterinary Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Externship Stipend
Paid Housing
Pocket Prep Subscription
No After-Hour Requirements
No On-Call Requirements