Vet Student Extern: Hands-on Clinical & Surgical Training

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Newport Animal Hospital offers externship opportunities for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Students work under supervision to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with mock and real patient opportunities. Travel/living expense stipends are available as part of the stipend program detailed by the hospital."

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for externships.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in patient histories, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics and dentistry.
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures and contribute to medical management of patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff and clients.

Job description

Newport Animal Hospital offers externship opportunities for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Students work under supervision to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with mock and real patient opportunities. Travel/living expense stipends are available as part of the stipend program detailed by the hospital."