Investing in the Future of Veterinary Medicine
At Legacy Veterinary Group of the Carolinas, we believe in developing veterinarians early — not just hiring them at graduation.
Our Veterinary Student Scholarship & Internship Program is designed to support students through hands-on clinical experience, structured mentorship, and financial investment in their future.
This is more than a summer job. It’s a pathway toward long-term career opportunity.
1st
Year Veterinary Students
Summer Internship Program
At the completion of the first year of veterinary school, qualified applicants are eligible to participate in a paid summer internship within one of our Legacy hospitals.
What to Expect:
- Rotation through major roles within the practice
- Exposure to hospital operations and workflow
- Hands-on technical training
- Structured mentorship pairing with a staff member and doctor
- Gradual progression into technical duties
Interns receive:
- Competitive compensation
- Furnished housing if relocating
- Dedicated doctor-staff mentorship
- Personalized feedback throughout the internship
2nd
Year Veterinary Students
High-performing first-year interns may return for an advanced summer placement following their second year.
Program Highlights:
- Paired with a doctor and technician
- Customized personal development plan
- Increased hands-on clinical responsibility
- Ongoing structured mentorship
Interns receive competitive compensation, furnished housing if needed, and dedicated leadership and clinical support.
3rd-4th
Year Veterinary Students
Second-year interns who successfully complete the advanced internship may apply for financial scholarship support.
Scholarship Awards:
- $5,000 during the junior year
- $10,000 during the senior year
Funds do not require repayment if the graduate accepts a position within a Legacy hospital and remains employed for at least one year.
If employment is accepted elsewhere, funds must be repaid according to agreement terms.
Additional Support for Clinical Internships
Graduates pursuing a post-graduate clinical internship may be eligible for additional scholarship or grant support.
We are committed to supporting advanced clinical training and long-term professional growth.
A Long-Term Investment in You
Our program is designed to reduce student debt burden, provide meaningful real-world experience, establish mentorship relationships, and create a seamless transition into associate or partnership roles.
We are developing future leaders in veterinary medicine.
Apply to Begin Your Journey
If you are a veterinary student seeking hands-on experience, mentorship in a doctor-owned practice, financial scholarship support, and long-term career opportunity in North Carolina, we invite you to apply today.
