Description
Externship Opportunity | Emergency Veterinary Medicine
Crown Veterinary Services
Are you a veterinary student looking to gain real, hands-on experience in a true emergency setting?
We’re opening our doors to 2–4 week externships inside our brand-new, 24/7 emergency hospital in Lees Summit, Missouri, and we’re looking for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to dive into the fast-paced world of ER medicine. This is more than shadowing. This is full immersion
What makes this externship different
You’ll be stepping into a state-of-the-art facility that just opened its doors in January, built intentionally to support high-level emergency care and an exceptional learning environment. Inside, you’ll find:
Advanced imaging and monitoring capabilities
Fully equipped surgical suites
A high-functioning ICU and treatment area
The latest technology designed to support real-time decision making
What your experience will look like
You’ll work alongside a collaborative, high-energy team of experienced ER DVMs who genuinely love what they do—and love teaching it.
During your externship, you can expect:
Exposure to a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases
The opportunity to be involved in case workups, diagnostics, and treatment planning
Real-time mentorship and discussion around clinical decision-making
A fast-paced environment that will challenge you and grow your confidence
A team that values curiosity, questions, and hands-on learning
Requirements
Who this is for
This externship is designed for veterinary students who:
Are considering a career in Emergency Medicine
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Want to be part of a team-first, collaborative culture
Are eager to learn, contribute, and push themselves clinically
Why this matters
Emergency medicine isn’t something you fully understand from the outside.
It’s something you feel—the pace, the teamwork, the decision-making, the impact.
This is your chance to experience it inside a brand-new hospital, alongside a team that is passionate about doing great medicine and helping the next generation of ER veterinarians find their path.
If you’re interested in spending 2–4 weeks immersed in real ER medicine, we’d love to connect and share more details.
To learn more or schedule a visit, please contact Dr Melia Washington at MeliaW@crownvetservices.com
Even if you’re just exploring, this could be the experience that helps you decide what’s next.
