Vet Extern: General Practice with Hands-on Training

National Veterinary Associates; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living expense stipend

Job summary

Allegan Veterinary Clinic offers externships for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Students work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and occasionally surgical procedures.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and are available to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion are eligible for externships.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry services.
• Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients and communication with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Skills

History taking

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical observation/assistance

Education

3rd/4th year veterinary students

Job description

Allegan Veterinary Clinic offers externships for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Students work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and occasionally surgical procedures.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and are available to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.