Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Klamath Falls offers an externship for veterinary students seeking hands-on experience in clinical care. Students will work under the guidance of an experienced veterinarian to develop essential veterinary skills, including patient history gathering and surgical assistance.

The externship ranges from two to eight weeks, allowing students to adapt their schedules accordingly. Eligible students can also receive a stipend to cover travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student willing to learn and apply clinical skills.
• Must be flexible with a schedule ranging from two to eight weeks.
• Open to a two‑to‑eight‑week schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Gain hands-on experience in patient history, physical examinations, and treatment planning.
• Develop communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Eager to learn

Open to a two-to-eight-week schedule

Two to eight weeks

Education

Current veterinary student, any class year

Job description

Companion Pet Clinic of Klamath Falls

Located in a rural market with a hometown feel, the clinic is staffed by an experienced, passionate veterinarian who mentors students in clinical care.

Externship Overview

This externship provides hands‑on veterinary experience. Students work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain skills in patient history gathering, physical examination, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, surgical assistance or performance, and medical management. Externs also develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship Duration

Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate.

Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For stipend program details, visit the program page.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student, any class year.
• Eager to learn and apply clinical skills under mentorship.
• Open to a two‑to‑eight‑week schedule.

Companion Pet Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to applicable regulations, we will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.