Vet Student Externship: Hands-On Small Animal Care

Eastindyvet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

30th Street Animal Hospital in Indianapolis, IN offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship. Externships run from two to eight weeks, typically two to three weeks, with days, evenings and weekends. A stipend of $250 per week is provided.

Under supervision, externs gather histories, perform exams, develop plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in medical care, provide wellness services and document SOAP notes according to daily practice standards.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must carry professional liability insurance (AVMA PLIT coverage available for students).

Responsibilities

• Externs gather histories, perform physical examinations and develop diagnostic/therapeutic plans under veterinary supervision.
• Scrub in to surgery and assist in management of medical cases, including wellness care.
• Develop client communication skills and produce SOAP notes within daily practice timelines.

Education

Enrolled in an accredited DVM program

Job description

30th Street Animal Hospital in Indianapolis, IN offers a DVM student externship/preceptorship. Externships run from two to eight weeks, typically two to three weeks, with days, evenings and weekends. A stipend of $250 per week is provided.

Under supervision, externs gather histories, perform exams, develop plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in medical care, provide wellness services and document SOAP notes according to daily practice standards.