12/29/2025
Over the past year, we've had the opportunity to welcome 56 CSU students into our extern program. For veterinary students at CSU, the Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur is a one-of-a-kind classroom. Our externship program in partnership with CSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers two-week rotations for fourth-year student externs so they can gain invaluable hands-on experience before they graduate. Our veterinary externs are able to perform examinations, determine and execute diagnostic plans, and create treatment regimens during their rotation period.
Externs are encouraged to take the lead in each of the cases they work on, but clinical instructors are always present to help guide and supervise them along the way. This program is made possible thanks to the support of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, allowing our externs to make a world of difference to thousands of pets and owners throughout the year and beyond.