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Take the next step in your veterinary education
2–4 week clinical externships for veterinary students ready to grow their skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
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Why extern at H3PUC?
Most externships give you one thing. We give you everything.
At Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care & Veterinary Center, you'll rotate through Urgent Care/ER, General Practice, Mobile, and In-home services—all under one roof. Our team of 10 DVMs and 13 LVTs brings diverse experience, interests, and communication styles, giving you broad exposure and the confidence to thrive in a variety of clinical settings.
We're a teaching hospital at heart. Our doctors love to mentor, and we've built a structured program designed to help you grow — not just watch.
Facilities
Newly remodeled in 2022- 13,000 sq ft building
- 10 exam rooms, one isolation exam room, two dedicated comfort/euthanasia only rooms
- Two surgical suites and one dental suite
- complete in house lab(heska) and pharmacy
- Digital radiology(Heska Cuattro DR) and Vimago HDVI CT unit
- Newly purchased (2023) GE/Sound ultrasound for abdominal and cardiac imaging
What we provide
- On-site housing at our facility — no need to find (or pay for) a place to stay
- Structured mentorship — you'll rotate with different DVMs daily, learning diverse approaches
- A team that wants to teach — ask questions, get involved, and be curious
Hands-on learning opportunities
- Cadaver surgery practice — enucleation, laceration repair, amputation, OVH, castration
- Technical skills — venipuncture, IV catheter placement, bandaging, cytology, radiographs
- Mock client interactions — recorded or live, with feedback
- Full department rotations — shadow CSRs, assistants, techs, and managers to understand the whole practice
- Diagnostic lab practice — cytology, urinalysis, radiology interpretation
Tell us what you want to learn — we'll make it happen.
Our services & equipment
You'll get exposure to a full-service hospital, including:
- Same-day urgent care / ER
- General practice wellness and preventative care
- In-house Heska/Idexx lab with same-day results
- Digital radiography (Heska Cuattro DR)
- In-house ultrasound
- Vimago HD CT for dentals and advanced imaging
- In-home euthanasia and mobile wellness
- Two dedicated comfort rooms for end-of-life care
How to apply
Ready to join us? Apply here
Email your application to records@h3puc.com with:
- Your resume or CV
- A brief cover letter telling us about yourself and your goals
- Your preferred dates (2–4 weeks)
Questions? Contact us via email or call- (509) 581-0647
We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to schedule your rotation.
Who should apply?
We welcome veterinary students at all stages:
- 4th-year DVM students completing clinical rotations
- 1st–3rd year students seeking early clinical exposure
- Veterinary technician students looking for hands-on experience
We tailor the experience to your skill level and goals. Whether you're here to observe or ready to get your hands dirty, we'll meet you where you are.
Before you arrive
We'll send you a full orientation packet, but here's what to expect:
- Attire: Scrubs or business casual (lab coats optional — our DVMs don't wear them)
- Name tag: You'll wear one identifying you as a veterinary student
- Meals: Bring snacks! We have fridges, microwaves, and coffee. Lunch breaks are a priority.
- Mindset: Come ready to ask questions, reflect on your goals, and engage with every department