Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 1,500 - 2,500; Full time

Job summary

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic is offering externships for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Externs work under supervision to gain hands-on experience across patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observations or procedures.

Students will also practice communication with the medical team and clients, while coordinating care and learning in a collaborative, teaching-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students in clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: Creature Comfort Animal Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic offers up to a $2,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

Creature Comfort Animal Clinic is a 4-doctor practice with a passion for building friendships with clients and teammates alike. We value open communication, have a team mindset, and have doctors who love to teach. Our clinic tends to see companion animals the most, but we don't shy away from pocket pets and other exotics, as we have 2 doctors who see exotics.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.Creature Comfort Animal Clinic offers externships to 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.