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Student Externship - Benson, Minnesota

Benson, Minnesota, United StatesPosted Oct 28, 2026

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Overview

Care. Vet of West Central Minnesota | Benson, MN Join our 6-doctor team for a paid externship designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment. About Our Hospital The practice is ran by Dr. Kathleen Jost who has been practicing for over 20 years. We are a multi doctor practice with a very tenured and cohesive support team.

We provide a variety of services to small animals including wellness, surgery, end of life care, laser therapy and internal medicine diagnostic work. Additionally, we are a 4 exam practice, equipped to treat many large animals including cattle and equine and small ruminants. We offer hospital and ambulatory services to ensure the continued health and well-being of your animals including reproductive care, dentals, lab services and elective and emergency surgeries.

The hospital is well prepared for avian medicine from nail/wing trims to wellness exams. Location :first-child]:mt-0 [&>:last-child]:mb-0 [&>*:last-child]:mb-0 [&>ol:first-child]:mt-0 [&>ul:first-child]:mt-0" dir="auto" data-selected-text-overlay-target="r_bf" data-markdown-text-style="assistant-message"> Benson, Minnesota, offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, an affordable cost of living, and a close-knit community where you can build meaningful connections.

Enjoy outdoor activities, beautiful parks, and a relaxed lifestyle while being within driving distance of larger cities for additional shopping, dining, and entertainment. For veterinary externs, Benson is a great place to gain hands-on clinical experience, learn from an experienced team, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Responsibilities

As an extern, you’ll learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to: Wellness and preventive care Surgery and anesthesia Dentistry Diagnostics and laboratory services Urgent care and medical cases Client communication and patient care Qualifications Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school *Certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, based on the requirements of the student’s veterinary school curriculum.

As an extern, you’ll learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to: Wellness and preventive care Surgery and anesthesia Dentistry Diagnostics and laboratory services Urgent care and medical cases Client communication and patient care Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school *Certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, based on the requirements of the student’s veterinary school curriculum.

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