Vet Student Extern: Hands-on Clinical Experience (Stipend)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Harley Corners (PA); On-site; USD 6,800 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital is offering a veterinary externship where students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience. You will gather histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and gain experience in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, with eligibility for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student currently in the clinical portion of their education.
• Externship emphasizes hands-on clinical experience under supervision.
• Excellent communication with medical team, staff and clients is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in or perform dental and other procedures as appropriate.
• Develop and contribute to treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist in or observe surgeries and medical management of patients.
• Communicate effectively with team and clients about care.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student (clinical portion)

Job description

Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital is offering a veterinary externship where students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience. You will gather histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and gain experience in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, with eligibility for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.