Program Length & Schedule

• Duration: 2 weeks
• Total Hours: 40 hours per week (80 hours total)
• Typical Schedule:
• 4–5 days per week
• 8–10 hour shifts (scheduled in advance)
• No weekends, no holidays, no on-call

Exact daily schedules may vary slightly based on case load, surgeries, and learning opportunities.

What You’ll Experience

This externship is designed for veterinary undergraduates / pre-vet students seeking hands-on exposure in a supportive, teaching-focused environment.

You will:

• Rotate through multiple veterinarians
• Gain exposure to small animal and exotic medicine
• Participate in both observation and guided hands-on learning
• Learn how real-world veterinary practices function day to day
  
  

Mentorship & Teaching Model

• Work alongside 4 experienced DVMs with 70+ years of combined experience
• Daily mentorship and case discussion
• Exposure to different medical approaches and workflows
• Support from experienced CVTs, VAs, and CSRs
  
  

This is a teaching externship, not a shadow-only experience.

Learning Focus Areas

Over the two weeks, you will be exposed to:

• Wellness exams and preventive care
• Diagnostic work-ups and lab interpretation
• Surgery and dentistry (observation and assistance as appropriate)
• Exotic animal medicine
• Client communication and case presentation
• Team-based veterinary care
• The realities of private practice medicine

Hands-On Experience

Hands-on opportunities are supervised and appropriate to your training level, and may include:

• Physical exam components
• Safe animal handling and restraint
• Lab sample preparation and in-house testing
• Surgical prep and instrument identification
• Dental charting basics

About All Creatures Veterinary Hospital

Located in Perham, MN, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is a family-owned, full-service practice known for its compassionate, high-quality care—and for treating more than just cats and dogs. We’re proud to be the only clinic in the area that sees a wide variety of exotic and pocket pets, including parrots, parakeets, cockatiels, ferrets, hamsters, rats, chinchillas, hedgehogs, iguanas, chameleons, and more.Our close-knit, experienced team is passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care in a supportive, friendly environment. We value collaboration, continued learning, and a shared commitment to the well-being of every creature that walks, hops, or flies through our doors.If you’re looking for a practice that welcomes your skills, encourages your growth, and offers the chance to work with a truly diverse patient base, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital could be the perfect fit.

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