Clinical Vet Externship: Hands-On Surgery & Mentorship

NVA General Practice; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Animal Medical Center of Merced offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a real clinical setting. Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and are designed for 3rd and 4th year students. A travel/living expense stipend of $1,500 is available.

Qualifications

• Eligible for 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Assist with medical management of patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, clients, and support staff.

Job description

Animal Medical Center of Merced offers an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a real clinical setting. Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and are designed for 3rd and 4th year students. A travel/living expense stipend of $1,500 is available.