Description

About Us
East Hills Veterinary Hospital is a 5-doctor, AAHA-accredited small animal practice located in Antioch, California. We are proud to provide exceptional, compassionate veterinary care to our community while maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture. Our general practice provides a wide range of services including preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care.

At East Hills, we are passionate about mentoring the next generation of veterinarians and creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students who want to grow their clinical and communication skills.

Externship Overview
We are seeking motivated 2nd–4th year veterinary students for a paid externship opportunity. Students will gain real-world experience under the guidance of our experienced DVM team and skilled RVTs in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Experience

• Participate in physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning
• Assist with anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry
• Learn client communication and case management
• Shadow doctors during appointments and procedures
• Exposure to advanced tools including digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, and electronic medical recordsProgram Details

Externship Details

• Paid externship: $25/hour
• Duration: typically 2 weeks
• 32-40hours/week
• Direct mentorship from a team of experienced veterinarians
• Opportunity for future employment consideration

Ideal Candidate

• Enrolled in an accredited DVM program
• Passionate about small animal medicine
• Interested in pursuing a career in general practice
• Eager to learn in a supportive, busy, and fun hospital environment

How to Apply
Please send your resume, preferred externship dates, and a brief statement of interest to: Dr. Danny Brown at dannybrownvet@gmail.com