Vet Student Externship — Hands-On Experience, Mentorship

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Topsham (ME); On-site; USD 500 - 1,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends to offset travel and lodging costs

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Topsham, Maine, offers externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. The externship is designed for 3rd and 4th year AVMA-accredited students, providing mentorship and integration into the medical team.

Candidates will engage in various veterinary practices from surgical cases to medical appointments, under expert supervision. This is a golden opportunity to enhance skills in a supportive environment while enjoying stipends to offset associated costs.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Priority scheduling for clinical-year students on official externship blocks.
• Must provide proof of professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions and hands-on patient care.
• Engage in surgical cases, dental procedures, and emergencies.
• Work under supervision of experienced veterinarians.

Education

Current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Topsham, Maine, offers externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. The externship is designed for 3rd and 4th year AVMA-accredited students, providing mentorship and integration into the medical team.

Candidates will engage in various veterinary practices from surgical cases to medical appointments, under expert supervision. This is a golden opportunity to enhance skills in a supportive environment while enjoying stipends to offset associated costs.