UC Davis Undergraduates-On Campus Clubs/Opportunities
- Vet Aide Club offers internships at the UCD Vet School's teaching hospital each quarter.
- Pre-Vet Students Supporting Diversity Club (PSSD) offers mentorship with UCD veterinary students as well as hands-on labs.
Small Animal Opportunities
- Davis Small Animal Hospital offers quarterly internships.
- Aggie Animal Hospital (Dixon) has hired many undergrads for technician positions.
- Yolo County Animal Shelter (Woodland) Will not count as veterinary experience unless you work with a veterinarian.
- Many small animal hospitals in the area will hire technicians. You have a better chance looking at hospitals outside of Davis, including Sacramento, Woodland, and Vacaville.
Large Animal Opportunities
- Animal Science facility internships offered quarterly. Will not count as veterinary experience unless you work with a veterinarian.
- Willow Oak Equine Hospital (Woodland)
- Cotati Large Animal Hospital (Cotati)
- Phoenix Ranch (Vacaville)
- California State Fair Animal Milking demonstration (paid job, will not count as veterinary hours, but will count as animal hours. Contact for more info).
- Some mobile practitioners may be open to letting you ride along occasionally. Google can help you find local mobile practitioners.
Zoo/Wildlife Opportunities
- Sacramento Zoo Keeper-Aide internship (Sacramento) (will not count as veterinary experience unless you work with the veterinarian).
- California Raptor Center (Davis) (will not count as veterinary experience unless you work with the veterinarian).
- Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital (Walnut Creek)
- Marine Mammal Center (Sausalito)
- Suisun Wildlife Center (Suisun City)
- Wildlife Care Association (Sacramento)