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Veterinary Externship

mouse in gloved handVeterinary Externship

The Comparative Medicine and Quality (CMQ) team hosts externships at our Bar Harbor and Sacramento sites. Externships can be 1 week or 2 weeks long and ideally begin on a Monday and end on a Friday. During the externship, externs will assist JAX veterinarians and technicians with clinical cases, receive training on a variety of mouse techniques, and attend meetings and clinical rounds.

Who can apply?

This externship is open to veterinary technician students, veterinary students, and veterinary residents.

Application Process

To apply, please submit the application below. We strongly recommend completing the application form ~3 to 6 months in advance to allow sufficient time for the organizer to make necessary arrangements.

Application Form

For questions, email: [email protected].
Once the application is submitted, a CMQ veterinarian will get back to you shortly.

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