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Exchange Opportunities for International Veterinary Students

SAVMA Chapter of the International Veterinary Student Association

Small Animal

U.S. Externships in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals has over 470 hospitals nationwide with a team of 2000 general practitioners and board certified specialists in small animal medicine.

Benefits:

• See clients and participate in diagnostic processes
• Assist with treatments and observe surgery
• Observe special procedures (endoscopy, ultrasound, etc.)
• See a diverse case load and follow your own cases
• Give a medical presentation in your area of interest
• Gain hands on experience with board certified specialists
• Learn about post-graduate internship and residency programs at the specialty hospitals

For additional information contact:
Donna Kimball, Director of Recruiting, donna.kimball@vcamail.com
VCA Animal Hospitals
Recruiting Manager
12401 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
90064-1022
Phone: (800) 216-8699

To request an externship application, please email extern@vcamail.com
Visit www.vcapets.com for more information.