Learn medicine where you're actually taught.
Fourth-year DVM student, vet tech in training, or pre-vet and still exploring — at R Veterinary you do the work, not just watch it. From day one you're paired with a doctor who teaches, on real cases.
Three ways in
Clinical externships
Two- to four-week rotations for fourth-year DVM students across general practice, surgery, dentistry, and exotics & pocket pets at our Columbia clinic — working real cases start to finish with a doctor beside you.
Vet tech internships
Hands-on hours for CVT & RVT students — anesthesia, dentistry, in-house lab, radiology, and client communication — mentored by a credentialed technician who wants you to grow.
Pre-vet shadowing
Structured shadow days for undergrads weighing the profession. See real general-practice medicine, ask every question, and get an honest look at the work before you commit.
You'll never be the only one in the room
Mentorship here isn't a buzzword — it's how the whole company works. Teach what you know, ask what you don't, and celebrate progress out loud is one of the four promises every team member makes. As a student, you're on the receiving end of all of it.
And it doesn't stop at graduation: every new-grad DVM we hire is paired with a dedicated mentor for their first year, with structured case review and gradual surgical autonomy — no being thrown in the deep end.
Real cases, start to finish
You work the case with the doctor — intake, diagnostics, plan, follow-up — not just observe from the corner.
A culture built for learners
Honest mistakes get grace here — in writing, since 2023. Questions are how we keep growing. See how we run →
A path that keeps going
Extern to new-grad to Associate DVM to Lead — the people who train you stay your mentors. See the tracks →
Come do the work with us
Tell us which program fits and where you are in school — we'll take it from there.