Knollwood Hospital for Pets is integrative and wellness-focused.  Please read our website sections on "Services," "Staff," and "Policies" for details of our hospital operations and philosophy.  We maintain an active externship program for like-minded veterinary student and graduate veterinarian externs, including externship hours in support of completion of credits towards International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) certification. 

All externs have access to our excellent integrative medical library, to VIN, and to our Doctor's lecture notes and course notes, tapes, and videos.   We do not provide a stipend; this is a learning experience for you.  Housing may be available for non-smokers.  For more information, please see the sections on conditions for application and how to apply, listed in bold type, below.  We look forward to hearing from you!

The following conditions apply to each extern group:

Veterinary Student Externs
- Active membership in student chapters of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA).
- Externship period availability of at least 2 consecutive weeks.
- Availablility for all clinic hours during the externship period.
- Reliable transportation.
- Willingness to read, sign, and abide by all conditions listed in our employee manual, including those pertaining to personal appearance and professional conduct and attire.
- Willingness to conduct oneself as a team member at all times, with equal respect for all staff.
- Active participation in clinic rounds, surgery, treatments, and teleconferences with clients.
- Active participation in the medical record keeping required by our 4 year AAHA status.
- Tolerance for large amounts of Mastiff drool, and a cheerful disposition.
- Receipt of a letter of reference written and signed by a D.V.M. member of your College.

Graduate Veterinarians and IVAS Externs
- Active membership in the AVMA and the AHVMA.
- Externship period availability of at least one week.
- Availablility for all clinic hours during the externship period.
- Willingness to read, sign, and abide by all conditions listed in our employee manual.
- Willingness to attire and conduct oneself as a medical professional at all times.
- Willingness to conduct oneself as a team member at all times, with equal respect for all staff.
- Active participation in clinic rounds, surgery, treatments, and teleconferences with clients.
- Active participation in the medical record keeping required by our 4 year AAHA status.
- Tolerance for large amounts of Mastiff drool, and a cheerful disposition.