Veterinary Extern Application

Veterinary Extern Application

Please enter your first and last name.*

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Please enter a good contact email.*

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Have you been fully vaccinated for Rabies in the last 10 years?*

Thrive Pet Healthcare requires all externs to be vaccinated for rabies. Please contact your school or health insurance company if you are not vaccinated and wish to apply again in the future.

Yes

What veterinary college are you attending?*

Thrive Pet Healthcare currently only hosts students from AVMA-accredited schools.

Note: Texas Tech - Only 2nd-3rd year students

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Is this externship core or elective?*

Core rotations are not managed by Thrive Pet Healthcare. Please speak to your clinical advisor for more information.

Core

Elective

In what year is your anticipated graduation?*

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In what month is your anticipated graduation?*

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Are you scheduling this rotation for your 4th year?*

Yes

In which year would you like to schedule your externship?*

We are only scheduling for the years listed.

2025

2026

In what month would you like to schedule your externship?*

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If the previous month is not available, what would be your second choice?*

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How long would you like your externship to last?*

Less than 7 days

1 - 2 weeks

2 - 3 weeks

28 days

Which discipline would you like to externship under?*

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Is there another discipline you are interested in?*

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What do you currently see yourself leaning toward after graduation?*

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Which discipline are you considering for internship or residency?*

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Is there a Thrive Pet Healthcare clinic you prefer for your externship?*

Please visit www.thirvepetcare.com and use the Location Finder to look for clinics in a specific area.

Note: 1st and 2nd year students are encouraged to focus on General Practice locations, as Specialty and Emergency Hospitals give priority to 3rd and 4th year students.

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Which state would you prefer to extern in?*

If a state is not listed, we do not currently have hospitals in that state; however, as we continue to grow, this may change in the future.

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Have you completed your surgical course/lab or had training on sterile techniques for pre and post-surgical procedures?*

None

Yes, I have completed a Surgical Course/Lab.

Yes, I have experience in Sterile Techniques for Surgery.

Yes, I have completed a Surgical Couse/Lab and have prior experience.

Yes, I was a surgical technician before veterinary school.

Do you have PLIT Veterinary Student Professional Insurance?*

PLIT Veterinary Student Professional Insurance is typically offered for free through your university. Reach out to a member of your SAVMA group if you have questions.

PLIT Insurance is a mandatory requirement in order to move forward with your application.

Yes

Do you have health insurance (personal or through your school)?*

Health Insurance is a mandatory requirement in order to move forward with your application.

Yes

In which state(s) do you see yourself practicing after graduation?*

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How did you hear about our externship program?*

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Which location are you currently/were you previously employed?*

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We would like to personally thank the person that referred you. Feel free to enter their name below.

Resume

Please attach a current resume. This is required by some externship sites and may prevent delays in approval if not submitted.

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