Vet Externship: Fast-Paced Clinic with Mentorship & Stipend

Kokomo Animal Hospital Inc; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Kokomo Animal Hospital externship offers veterinary students an accelerated learning experience in a busy, walk-in clinic setting. You will work with 4 DVMs and gain exposure to surgeries, dentals, wellness exams, emergent cases, and exotics, while developing skills in history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and medical management.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Qualifications

• Externship designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Duration ranges from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.
• Gained experience includes history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, observing/assisting or performing surgeries, and medical management.
• Clinical portion eligible for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs to gain hands-on experience.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and dental services.
• Contribute to patient care planning and management.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical observation/assistance

Medical management

Client communication

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

Job description

Kokomo Animal Hospital externship offers veterinary students an accelerated learning experience in a busy, walk-in clinic setting. You will work with 4 DVMs and gain exposure to surgeries, dentals, wellness exams, emergent cases, and exotics, while developing skills in history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and medical management.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, designed for 3rd and 4th year students.