Vet Student Extern — General Practice, Hands-on

Abqpetcarehospital; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, offers an externship for veterinary students, providing essential hands-on clinical experience and insight into daily operations.

Externships vary from two to eight weeks. Responsibilities include patient management, physical exams, and participation in surgical procedures among others. The program encourages all veterinary students to apply and provides a stipend for eligible students.

The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits program for staff positions.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible students can receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Identify and perform diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Abqpetcarehospital in Lafayette, Louisiana, offers an externship for veterinary students, providing essential hands-on clinical experience and insight into daily operations.

Externships vary from two to eight weeks. Responsibilities include patient management, physical exams, and participation in surgical procedures among others. The program encourages all veterinary students to apply and provides a stipend for eligible students.

The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits program for staff positions.