Vet Student Extern: Mentored Surgery & Dentistry ($1,500)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Hanford (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Hanford Veterinary Hospital in California is offering a veterinary externship designed for 3rd and 4th year students. Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical settings.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and include a travel/living stipend of $1,500 for eligible clinical students. The program emphasizes mentorship and real-world clinical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Glean patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order diagnostics as needed.
• Assist with or perform dental procedures and surgeries under supervision.
• Manage medical cases and medications for patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Hanford Veterinary Hospital in California is offering a veterinary externship designed for 3rd and 4th year students. Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical settings.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and include a travel/living stipend of $1,500 for eligible clinical students. The program emphasizes mentorship and real-world clinical exposure.