DVM Student Externship: Hands-On Small Animal Care +$250/Week

Three Trails Animal Hospital; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

AVMA PLIT coverage

Job summary

Three Trails Animal Hospital offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship designed to bridge clinical learning with real-world practice. Externships range from two to eight weeks, with day, evening and weekend shifts, and include mentorship from our veterinary team.

Externs gain hands-on experience in history taking, exams, diagnostics, surgery, case management and client communication while preparing detailed medical records under supervision.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
• You are authorized to work in the United States.
• You must carry professional liability insurance. AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for all student members of the AVMA.

Responsibilities

• Externs experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice.
• Under supervision you will gather histories, perform physical exams, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in medical cases and wellness care.
• Develop client communication skills and maintain medical records (SOAPs).
• Work alongside our veterinary team and participate in all aspects of patient care.

Education

Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.

Job description

Three Trails Animal Hospital offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship designed to bridge clinical learning with real-world practice. Externships range from two to eight weeks, with day, evening and weekend shifts, and include mentorship from our veterinary team.

Externs gain hands-on experience in history taking, exams, diagnostics, surgery, case management and client communication while preparing detailed medical records under supervision.