DVM Student Externship & Preceptorship — Flexible Stipend

Farmington Veterinary Hospital; Town of Farmington (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $250/week

Job summary

Farmington Veterinary Hospital in Farmington, NY, offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship designed to provide hands-on experience under supervision in a small animal practice.

Externs work with mentor doctors, gaining exposure to history taking, exams, diagnostics, surgery support, wellness care, and medical records, while adhering to professional standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
• You are authorized to work in the United States.
• Carry professional liability insurance (AVMA PLIT) with certificate of coverage.

Responsibilities

• Externs observe the typical caseload of a small animal practice and participate under supervision.
• Gather histories, perform physical exams, and develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Scrub in to surgery and assist in medical case management.
• Develop client communication skills and document SOAPs within daily practice time limits.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Medical record documentation

Surgical assistance

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

Farmington Veterinary Hospital in Farmington, NY, offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship designed to provide hands-on experience under supervision in a small animal practice.

Externs work with mentor doctors, gaining exposure to history taking, exams, diagnostics, surgery support, wellness care, and medical records, while adhering to professional standards and safety guidelines.