Vet Externship – General Practice: Hands-On Experience

Abqpetcarehospital; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers veterinary externship experiences in South Elgin, Illinois, providing students the chance to understand daily veterinary operations while gaining hands-on clinical skills. Students will work closely with Associate Veterinarians on tasks such as patient history gathering, physical exams, and surgical assistance.

The externships last from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules, and a travel/living expense stipend may be granted. Benefits include a comprehensive program with medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan among others.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from all years may participate.
• Students should be familiar with clinical procedures.
• Communication skills are essential for interacting with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgeries.

Job description

Abqpetcarehospital offers veterinary externship experiences in South Elgin, Illinois, providing students the chance to understand daily veterinary operations while gaining hands-on clinical skills. Students will work closely with Associate Veterinarians on tasks such as patient history gathering, physical exams, and surgical assistance.

The externships last from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules, and a travel/living expense stipend may be granted. Benefits include a comprehensive program with medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan among others.