About this role
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Modern Animal is building a warmer, smarter, happier veterinary company. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to our people, Modern Animal is building the next generation of </span><strong>general practice</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> veterinary care—one that balances the needs of practitioners just as much as pet owners and their animals. Our veterinarians are equipped with the tools, structure, and support they need to practice the highest quality of medicine, without compromising on the boundaries between work and life. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">We provide care through our small animal general practice clinics in California, Texas, and virtually through the Modern Animal app.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An externship at Modern Animal will give you comprehensive exposure to everything general practice. You will participate in the highest quality of medicine, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry while experiencing how technology improves every step of the process. We offer ~1-4 week externships at our California and Texas locations but keep an eye out as we expand to different locations throughout the U.S. </span></p>
<p><strong>Locations:</strong></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Texas</span>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Austin (Mueller and South Lamar)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dallas (Addison, Lakewood, and Park Cities)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Houston (available 2025) </span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">California
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">Los Angeles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">San Francisco</li>
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<p><strong>Why you’d be a good fit:</strong></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You want to experience a better, more sustainable veterinary practice </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You want to be a part of the change bringing technology to veterinary medicine</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You want to learn from talented and diverse professionals </span></li>
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<p><strong>What you can expect from us:</strong></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shadow an exceptional care team</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Practice technical skills </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deep dive into medical and surgical case management</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exposure to technology in veterinary medicine </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unique mentorship and networking opportunities </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Early access to employment opportunities upon graduation</span></li>
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<p><strong>To apply, you must:</strong></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be a student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Apply at least 2-3 months prior to the proposed externship start date</span></li>
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<h2>FAQ:</h2>
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<li><strong>Are externships at Modern Animal paid?</strong>
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<li><em>Modern Animal externships are not paid experiences. Our externships provide one on one, hands-on learning experiences to students. Gaining experience as a student helps you to expand your knowledge and stretch the boundaries of what is possible.</em></li>
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<li><strong>How long can I do an externship?</strong>
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<li><em>Modern Animal externships can be anywhere from 1-2 weeks in length. Modern Animal recognizes that some externships will need to be longer; these externships are available on a limited first come first serve basis.</em></li>
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<li><strong>During what year of vet school am I able to complete an externship?</strong>
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<li><em>Externships are available to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students.</em></li>
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</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.</p>
<p>We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.</p>
<p>In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.</p>
<p>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</p>
<p>If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!</p></div>
About Modern Animal
At Modern Animal, we are on a mission to better the lives of animals by building a place that’s better for all of us who love them. During our collective decades in the veterinary industry, we observed numerous pain points for both pet owners and veterinary professionals, ultimately concluding that through intentional design and innovations in technology, we could deliver a better experience.
Today, we have 28 clinics across Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, the San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, Houston and Austin, which have garnered rave reviews.
We have also raised capital from leading venture capital funds (including Founders Fund, True Ventures, and Upfront Ventures), which will allow us to continue to bring modern veterinary care to more practitioners and pet owners.
We are a new kind of veterinary company; we believe a better one. We are just getting started, and we cannot wait to meet you.