Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Clinic Mentorship (Paid)

Highland Electric Fleets; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Animal Hospital offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship designed to integrate veterinary students into a small animal practice. Externs work under supervision to gain hands-on experience, build clinical skills, and participate in patient care, examinations, diagnostics, and record-keeping.

Rotations range from two to eight weeks, typically two or three weeks, with a stipend of $250 per week. The program emphasizes mentoring and evaluation as students progress toward graduation.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Carry professional liability insurance (AVMA PLIT)

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist externs under supervision.
• Record histories and perform basic clinical tasks as directed by mentors.
• Assist in patient care, exams, diagnostics, and surgery under supervision.
• Develop SOAP notes and medical records within daily practice time constraints.

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

Highland Animal Hospital offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship designed to integrate veterinary students into a small animal practice. Externs work under supervision to gain hands-on experience, build clinical skills, and participate in patient care, examinations, diagnostics, and record-keeping.

Rotations range from two to eight weeks, typically two or three weeks, with a stipend of $250 per week. The program emphasizes mentoring and evaluation as students progress toward graduation.