Grant funds will be disbursed in 2 installments: The first 50% upon approval of the grant, and the balance upon successful completion of the externship and submission of an Externship Report. Externship Reports consist of a short case report or journal, to be submitted within 30 days of completion of the externship.

If the practice’s supervising veterinarians are insured for professional liability through the AVMA PLIT, preceptor coverage can be purchased for $10. This is an endorsement to the veterinarian’s policy and duplicates the policy limits for the student. The student must be a SCAVMA member and be currently attending an accredited veterinary college. It is strongly recommended that students have professional liability coverage in place.

V.E.T. suggests that all practices and students contact their insurance carrier or workers compensation insurance carrier to decrease liability to the practice in the case of student injury during the externship. The AVMA and some state VMAs provide resources to decrease both your and your clients’ risk of liability. Resources include liability waivers for students, appropriate oversight of students, training on safety when working with animals, and obtaining insurance through your insurance carrier.

Some veterinary colleges extend their insurance coverage for work-related injuries to students participating in externships. Students should verify coverage with their college administration.