How to Apply - Humane Alliance

Both of our veterinary externship programs are open to senior veterinary students attending AVMA-accredited colleges, who have completed at least the course and clinical surgery portion of their veterinary training.

Step 1: Indicate Your Interest

Indicate your course of interest to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You will be contacted within five business days to discuss available dates.

Step 2: Begin Your Application

No later than one week after dates are confirmed, submit the Extern Application, a one-page personal statement that describes your career goals and why you chose Humane Alliance's extern program, and a signed Memorandum of Understanding.

If selected, you will then be sent a pre-signed North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board Application for Interns & Preceptees (NCVMBA), and asked to submit 2 reference letters from faculty ranked assistant professors or higher (can be emailed directly by faculty or students).

Step 3: Apply for Your Temporary License

At least 6 months prior to your scheduled externship, complete and mail the NCVMBA to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. The NCVMBA must also include:

A check or money order in the amount of $15;
One passport photo taken within the past six months;
A dean’s letter verifying your good academic standing and your current student status (e.g., full-time, fourth-year student);
A copy of your social security card.

Step 4: Complete Your Application

At least 5 months prior to your scheduled externship, submit the following:

Proof of health insurance;
Proof of liability insurance. If your university does not provide liability insurance, it can be obtained for $10 through the AVMA PLIT (a pre-signed application will be sent to you after Step 2 is completed).