Description
Veterinary Student Externship Opportunity
Mayfair Animal Hospital – Mt. Morris, Michigan
Learn. Grow. Be Mentored. Practice Exceptional Medicine.
At Mayfair Animal Hospital, we believe the best veterinarians are developed through mentorship, hands-on experience, and a supportive team. As a privately owned small animal practice, we are committed to helping veterinary students build confidence, expand their clinical skills, and experience what high-quality companion animal medicine looks like in a collaborative, family-oriented environment.
Our externship program offers students the opportunity to work alongside an experienced veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technicians while gaining exposure to all aspects of small animal practice.
What You'll Experience
Comprehensive wellness and sick patient examinations
Diagnostic workups and treatment planning
Surgery and anesthesia observation, with hands-on learning opportunities as experience allows
Dentistry
Digital radiology and ultrasound
In-house IDEXX laboratory diagnostics
Client communication and education
Medical record documentation using AI-assisted transcription and Avimark Practice Management Software
Collaboration with an experienced, highly supportive veterinary team
Why Choose Mayfair Animal Hospital?
We pride ourselves on our positive hospital culture and commitment to mentorship. Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, learn, and grow.
Our doctors are supported by a 4–5 support staff-to-doctor ratio, allowing them to focus on medicine while students gain meaningful exposure to diagnostics, surgery, client communication, and patient care.
Our modern hospital features:
IDEXX in-house laboratory
Digital radiology
Ultrasound
Surgical laser
Companion laser therapy
AI-assisted medical transcription
Avimark Practice Management Software
Whether you're exploring career options, developing your surgical skills, or simply looking for a practice that values teamwork and exceptional medicine, we'd love to meet you.
Join us for an externship and discover what it's like to practice in a hospital where mentorship, integrity, collaboration, and compassionate patient care come first.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited university for a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
Be in good academic standing with your veterinary college.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a willingness to learn.
Willingness to observe and actively participate in all aspects of small animal general practice, including wellness care, outpatient medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, client communication, and medical record documentation.
Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff.
*Potential housing available.
