Vet Student Extern: Real Clinic Experience & Surgery

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

An externship at Sandwich Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary students with hands-on experience in day-to-day practice. Under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians, you’ll gain skills in patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/assistance, plus client communication.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks and are designed for 3rd and 4th year students. A travel/living expense stipend of $1,500 is offered for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Clinical portion of veterinary education is required.
• 3rd and 4th year veterinary students are eligible.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order diagnostics.
• Observe/assist or perform dental and surgical procedures.
• Manage medications and medical care for patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

An externship at Sandwich Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary students with hands-on experience in day-to-day practice. Under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians, you’ll gain skills in patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/assistance, plus client communication.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks and are designed for 3rd and 4th year students. A travel/living expense stipend of $1,500 is offered for eligible students.