DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Orchard Road Animal Hospital

Orchard Road Animal Hospital; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $250 per week

Job summary

A veterinary practice is looking for extern veterinary students to gain experience in a small animal practice. Externs will assist in patient care, develop their clinical skills, and receive a stipend of $250 per week. The externship duration is flexible, typically 2 to 3 weeks. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited DVM program and carry professional liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Must maintain professional behavior and dress appropriately during externship.
• Requires authorization to work in the United States.
• Must carry professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and develop technical skills under supervision.
• Participate in all aspects of patient treatment and clinic operations.
• Gather histories and perform physical examinations.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Effective communication

Technical skills

Education

Enrolled in an accredited DVM program

Job description

Overview

We\'re making an investment in the next generation of veterinary doctors!

As part of the professional veterinary curriculum, colleges encourage off-campus educational experiences in practices outside of the teaching hospital. Practical experience in a well-run and contemporary practice can be a valuable component of your veterinary education, preparing you to deliver better care after graduation. Our program contributes to your practice-readiness and helps you hit the ground running after graduation.

Our program structure:

Our externships are flexible—they can range from two to eight weeks during the year, according to your college curriculum, but are typically two or three weeks in length. Your schedule will include days, evenings and weekends.

Externship rotations are designed to allow students, under veterinary supervision, to practice the problem-solving, technical and communication skills learned during clinical preparation. Externs work alongside our veterinary team and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care. A stipend of $250 per week is provided.

What you\'ll be doing:

Externs experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice. Under the supervision of your mentor doctor you will gather histories, perform physical examinations, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, develop client communication skills, polish technical skills and produce appropriate medical records (SOAPs) within the time limits of daily practice.

Who we\'re looking for:

Extern students are expected to be enthusiastic and effective participants in our patient care activities, upholding the professional and ethical standards of our practice. Students participating in the externship program should review the Veterinary Practice Act regarding the scope of duties that may be performed and be familiar with the type and degree of veterinary supervision required. These should be followed to protect both yourself and our practice.

As a veterinary student extern, you are expected to dress and behave in a professional manner and to meet the expectations we have of all team members as outlined in our employee handbook.

Requirements:

• 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. You may apply for this coverage on their website. Please check to ensure your coverage is current and submit a certificate of coverage with your application.

About us:

As sponsors of the Veterinary Externship Program, we see ourselves as part of your educational team, providing instruction, mentoring and evaluation of the students who participate. You will be assigned a mentor and work on learning objectives defined by your college program or to meet your specific goals. At the end of the externship, your mentor will provide a written evaluation of your performance as required by your college program.

We look forward to working with you!