DVM Student Externship - Massachusetts

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000

Hands-on experience

Expand veterinary network

Choose your area: small animal, mixed,

Potential to join after graduation

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners offers a student externship program across its practices, providing real-world clinical experience by applying classroom knowledge in a clinic setting.

Participants learn under supervision across various areas, including client communication, case management, and in-house diagnostics, within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in any grade may apply for externships.
• Externship provides hands-on clinical learning opportunities.
• Focus on learning across practice management, client communication, and case ownership.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in client communication, taking patient histories, and preparing treatment plans.
• Assist or observe surgical procedures, including dental procedures, and in-house lab work.
• Develop time management, record keeping, and professional interactions with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

We know you have your choice of externships. So, why do we think you will love an externship with a Western Veterinary Partners practice partners?

Western Veterinary Partners externship program allows students to gain valuable real-world experience by taking what you’ve learned in the classroom and bringing it to the clinic. Veterinary Students in any grade can apply for an externship with a WVP Practice as part of their clinical year externship blocks or for informal externship experience.

Our Mission: Improve the lives of veterinarians, help them grow professionally and personally, while providing a supportive environment for team members, families, and their pets

Great Practices: Our hospitals are well-established practices found across the United States that are dedicated to high standards of medicine and client care. You’ll find a wide range of environments and opportunities at our various practices, from AAHA-accredited, to companion animal, to exotics/avian services, to mixed animal, and even a feline-only practices! With over 350 locations across the country, you are bound to find your perfect match with WVP.

Positive Team Cultures: Our locations strive to have a culture is team-oriented, laid back, and close-knit. Each practice strives to maintain a low-stress and easy-going atmosphere, so their staff, patients, and clients enjoy their time at each location.

What you will learn:

• Working closely with the supervising veterinarian you will gain experience in all areas of practice management including; client communication - gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, reviewing estimates; Ownership of cases by creating treatment plans, diagnostics, managing and performing in house labs; Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures including dental procedures; and overall medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice learn communication skills, time management skills, fiscal responsibilities, record keeping, and relationship building with the medical team, support staff, and clients.*

*Learning opportunities and responsibilities are subject to vary, based on year in school and each hospitals needs.

As a Western Veterinary Partners Extern, you’ll receive benefits such as:

• $1,000 Stipend
• Hands on Experience not always found in a classroom setting
• Expand your veterinary network
• Choose your own Adventure: Small animal, mixed animal, dental, etc.
• Evaluate practices to potentially join after graduation

For additional questions/information: Email us at [e-mail]

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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