DVM Student Externship: Hands-On Vet Experience + $1,000

Western Veterinary Partners; Indianapolis, Terre Haute, West Lafayette (IN, IN, IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hands-on experience

Expand network

Choose your own adventure

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners offers a student externship program across multiple Indiana practices, delivering real-world clinical experience by applying classroom knowledge to the clinic.

Veterinary students in any year can apply for externships as part of their clinical year blocks or informal externship experiences, with benefits including a $1,000 stipend and opportunities to learn ownership of cases, discuss treatment plans, and observe or participate in surgeries.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in any grade can apply for an externship with a WVP Practice.

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in client communication, taking patient histories, performing physical exams, and reviewing estimates.
• Owning cases by creating treatment plans, diagnostics, and managing in-house labs.
• Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures including dental work.
• Developing overall medical management skills for patients and building relationships with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Record keeping

Financial responsibility

Relationship building

Education

Veterinary student status (any year)

Job description

Western Veterinary Partners offers a student externship program across multiple Indiana practices, delivering real-world clinical experience by applying classroom knowledge to the clinic.

Veterinary students in any year can apply for externships as part of their clinical year blocks or informal externship experiences, with benefits including a $1,000 stipend and opportunities to learn ownership of cases, discuss treatment plans, and observe or participate in surgeries.