Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Clarksville, TN offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students to learn across two hospitals and collaborate with multiple associate veterinarians. During 2 to 8 weeks, externs gain experience gathering histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting surgical procedures, under supervision.

There is an opportunity to manage hospitalized patients and emergencies.

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year veterinary student in clinical portion of education
• Experience or exposure to small animal veterinary care preferred
• Willingness to learn and work with a team in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in diagnostics.
• Observe or assist in surgeries; participate in dentistry services.
• Medical management of hospitalized patients.
• Hone communication with medical team, staff, and clients

Skills

Clinical observation

Surgical assistance

Dentistry observation

Ultrasound observation

Communication skills

Education

Vet student in clinical portion (DVM program)

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Dental tools

Job description

We are a full-service small animal practice with the opportunity to learn with multiple associate veterinarians. Expand your skills by assisting in surgery, dentals, hospitalized patients, echos, ultrasounds, routine exams, and emergencies. We have two hospitals located in Clarksville, TN just north of Nashville. This externship will allow you to learn at two hospitals.

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 at Tiny Town Animal Clinic range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Tiny Town Animal Clinic are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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