Veterinary Student Opportunities at Innovetive Petcare
At Innovetive Petcare, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of veterinary professionals. Through our tailored veterinary internships, externships, and training programs, we provide students with invaluable hands-on experience, mentorship, and career-building opportunities.
Why Veterinary Students Choose Innovetive Petcare
We are committed to fostering career growth from day one. Unlike larger organizations, we maintain an intentional, smaller network of practices, ensuring students receive personalized attention and mentorship during their internships and externships.
We provide more than just practical skills, our programs empower you with business insights, clinical expertise, and essential tools for a successful veterinary career. By supporting your journey from the very start, we help you thrive in a fulfilling and balanced veterinary lifestyle.
We provide more than just practical skills, our programs empower you with business insights, clinical expertise, and essential tools for a successful veterinary career. By supporting your journey from the very start, we help you thrive in a fulfilling and balanced veterinary lifestyle.
Veterinary Internships
We offer 12-month small animal rotating internships at the following prestigious practices:
• Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville
• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
• Neel Veterinary Hospital
• West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
All internships are paid and include CE allowances, medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and Paid Time Off (PTO). If you are a clinical year veterinary student, we encourage you to apply through the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) or reach out to us directly to express your interest.
Veterinary Externships
Innovetive Petcare Welcomes ALL Veterinary Students to Join Us for Externships!
Whether you're an incoming first-year student or wrapping up your clinical rotations, our hospitals are open, flexible, and eager to support your learning. We offer hands-on experiences tailored to your current level of training because we believe in investing in the future of veterinary medicine.
What Our Externs Do
• Work alongside experienced and supportive veterinarians
• Collaborate with a dedicated team in a fast-paced, engaging environment
• Gain hands-on exposure to a wide variety of cases
• Build confidence in client communication and teamwork
Opportunities for All Externs
• Learn to diagnose a wide range of medical and surgical cases
• Gain hands-on experience in diagnostics, including radiology, ultrasound, and hematology interpretation
• Develop treatment plans and assist in implementing them
• Assist with medical record keeping and learn strategies for clinical efficiency
• Improve technical skills through direct mentorship and feedback
• Scrub into surgical procedures and observe advanced techniques
• Learn both fundamental and advanced techniques in dentistry
What You’ll Need
• Active AVMA PLIT personal liability insurance
• Personal medical insurance coverage during the externship
• A positive attitude and a strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative clinical team
If you are a veterinary student interested in an externship, please contact us at recruiting@innovetivepetcare.com
or apply directly by clicking the below button.
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors
We are seeking motivated and passionate veterinary students to serve as Student Ambassadors at veterinary colleges across the United States and internationally! Our Student Ambassadors represent Innovetive Petcare’s mission and values on their respective veterinary school campuses, serving as a key liaison between the student community and our organization.
Join a network of veterinary professionals dedicated to advancing excellence in animal care and veterinary education!
Student Ambassador Qualities
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary program
- Thrive in busy, fast-paced clinical environments
- Communicate clearly and compassionately
- Have a strong passion for animal health and welfare
- Collaborate effectively with team
What Our Student Ambassadors Do
- Act as an ambassador between Innovetive Petcare and the student body
- Answer student questions and share opportunities within Innovetive Petcare and on campus
- Identify opportunities for IPC to support, sponsor, and engage with students on your campus
- Distribute information about IPC’s practice locations, company updates, externships, internships, and career opportunities to students
- Partner with the IPC Campus Liaison to coordinate events on and off campus
Training Programs for Veterinary Students
We believe in continuous learning and professional development. That’s why we offer RACE-approved CE training programs designed to enhance your clinical skills and confidence.
Global FAST® Ultrasound Training
• 9 hours of RACE-approved CE
• 5 hours of online pre-course study + 4 hours in-person training
• Instruction by Dr. Greg Lisciandro, a leading expert in veterinary ultrasound
• Practical, hands-on training focused on diagnostic imaging for common conditions
• Learn more: Global FAST® Training
Small Animal Dentistry Training
• 16 hours of RACE-approved CE
• 2-day in-person workshop in San Diego, CA
• Hands-on wet lab focusing on full-mouth extractions, periodontal flaps, and suturing techniques
• Instruction from Board-Certified Dental Experts on procedures like enucleation, entropion repair, and nasal surgery
Surgical Training Program
• 12 hours of RACE-approved CE
• 3-day in-person workshop in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• Hands-on experience performing feline and canine spays and neuters under veterinary guidance
• Collaborative learning environment designed to build surgical competence and confidence
Start Your Veterinary Journey with Us!
Gain real-world experience through expert mentorship and hands-on training. Our internships and externships at leading veterinary practices provide invaluable clinical exposure, helping you build confidence and essential skills for your career.
Interested? take the next step in your veterinary journey!
Interested? take the next step in your veterinary journey!