Paid Shelter Medicine Externship for Vet Students
County of DuPage
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Job summary
DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) offers a Veterinary Externship designed for students seeking hands‑on experience in shelter medicine, surgery, and community animal care. Externs work with experienced shelter veterinarians and a dedicated care team to provide medical care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small domestic species.
The program includes 2–4 week externships, ongoing year‑round opportunities, and a paid externship position with mentorship and hands‑on experience.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in an accredited veterinary program as a 4th year veterinary student.
- Interest in surgery, primary care, and shelter medicine.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Commitment to compassionate, humane animal care.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and perform high‑quality, high‑volume spay/neuter surgeries and other surgical procedures.
- Conduct physical exams and wellness evaluations.
- Administer vaccinations and preventive care.
- Diagnose and treat common shelter‑related illnesses.
- Support population health and disease prevention protocols.
- Learn best practices in shelter medicine and resource‑driven care.
- Collaborate with animal care, behavior, and adoption teams to promote positive outcomes.
- Assist with behavior evaluations of dogs and cats.
Skills
Education
Job description
DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) offers a Veterinary Externship designed for students seeking hands‑on experience in shelter medicine, surgery, and community animal care. Externs work with experienced shelter veterinarians and a dedicated care team to provide medical care for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small domestic species.
The program includes 2–4 week externships, ongoing year‑round opportunities, and a paid externship position with mentorship and hands‑on experience.
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