DVM Student Externship - Tennessee

Western Veterinary Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners invites veterinary students to join its externship program across its AAHA-accredited and diverse practices in the United States. Externs will translate classroom learning to real-world clinic settings under supervision, expanding clinical and communication skills while building professional networks.

Participants may pursue year-round externships or informal experiences, with a focus on client communication, case management, and professional growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• Enrollment in veterinary program; open to students in any grade.
• Externship blocks or informal externship experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience by applying classroom knowledge at the clinic under supervision.
• Learn, observe, and participate in various aspects of veterinary practice, including client communication and case management.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Enrolled 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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