• For pre-clinical externships (1^st-2^nd year students) most are UNPAID educational experiences; however, travel and housing stipends may be available depending on the circumstances. 
• For clinical externships (i.e. FOR credit; 3^rd-4^th year students) compensation for these experiences is often determined by university policy. Generally, they are UNPAID with the exception of travel/housing stipends.
• Some individual practices offer limited paid opportunities at their discretion.

• All university student externs will be required to sign a Student Confidentiality Agreement with Heritage. This ensures that students recognize the importance of keeping any private HVP and customer information confidential.

• Housing options vary by location. Many of our clinics have on-site housing or are able to provide an option to stay with a doctor or other practice employee.
• At other locations, arrangements can be made for off-site options (hotel, Airbnb, local short-term rental).
• We never want housing to be a barrier to visiting one of our locations and will make necessary accommodations to secure housing!

• A professional liability policy is required for all veterinary students* who will be participating in any “hands-on” learning while visiting one of our practices.
• It is the responsibility of the student to obtain their own policy.
• Most vet schools require 3^rd and 4^th year students to obtain an AVMA Student PLIT policy (it’s free!) before they participate in clinical rotations (i.e. for school credit).
• We will need to confirm that 1^st or 2^nd year students have also enrolled in the AVMA program (link: https://www.avmaplit.com/products/student-liability/)

*Does not apply to younger students (middle/high school, undergrad/pre-vet) as they should only be visiting in an observatory nature (i.e. NOT performing any medical procedures with or without supervision; as this would not be supported in any state practice act).