Externships in all of the specialties are available to veterinary students currently in their clinical year(s) of study, with the intent of providing an educational opportunity to students and forming new relationships within the veterinary community. Extern responsibilities vary from observation with teaching discussion, to patient handling and client interviews (similar to a university experience) dependent upon the service visited and individual ability. Students can apply for variable duration externships (2-4 weeks is typical).
Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospital in North Hills, is a comprehensive multi-specialty veterinary facility. We are also open 24/7 and staffed with experienced emergency veterinarians to provide urgent care for pets in the greater Pittsburgh community. Our hospital is equipped with many advanced features, including multiple surgical suites, an ICU with 24 hour management by a critical care team and diagnostic imaging capabilities including high-field MRI and CT. Our facility is home to over 60 veterinarians, 20 of which are board certified specialists, emergency and surgical residents, and rotating interns. We provide care for approximately 50,000 animals each year.
Services
- Anesthesiology & Pain Management
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Dentistry
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery
Hours and days of the week are variable, dependent on the service, but a minimum of 40 hours/week with a board certified specialist is available to our externs.