Vet Externship: Small & Exotic Animal Practice (Stipend)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

Pet Vet Roanoke is a boutique small-animal and exotic-animal practice where veterinary students gain hands-on experience shadowing a supervising veterinarian. Externs will participate in history taking, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/assistance while developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

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

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year veterinary students are eligible.
• Externs gain hands-on exposure under supervision.
• Opportunities to observe/participate in surgeries and dental work.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and oversee diagnostics and dentistry.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures under supervision.
• Communicate with medical team and clients.

Skills

History taking

Physical exams

Treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Exotic animal care

Communication skills

Education

DVM student (3rd/4th year)

Tools

Clinical mentorship

Job description

Pet Vet Roanoke is a boutique small-animal and exotic-animal practice where veterinary students gain hands-on experience shadowing a supervising veterinarian. Externs will participate in history taking, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/assistance while developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

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