Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

The Animal Care Hospital of Lompoc offers a veterinary externship for students to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. externs will work on gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in or performing surgeries, with opportunities to expand surgical skills.

Externships range from two to eight weeks and include a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500. The program emphasizes communication with the medical team and clients, and exposure to

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a veterinary program and participating in externship.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.
• Stipend for travel/living expenses: $1,500.
• Primarily canine and feline medicine with optional exotic cases.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients and communicate with medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient history taking

Physical examinations

Surgical assistance

Diagnostics

Education

Veterinary student

Tools

EMR (paperless)

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Care Hospital of Lompoc

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

At the Animal Care Hospital of Lompoc, students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to 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. 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. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount forAnimal Care Hospital of Lompoc is $1,500.

Hospital Overview

Staffing

• Collaborative 3-DVM team with a 5-star culture
• Practice alongside 2 dedicated technicians plus additional floater support

Equipment & Technology

• 4 exam rooms
• Fully paperless medical records
• Digital whole-body and dental radiography
• Samsung ultrasound with cardiac probe
• Modern surgical suite for soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Companion Class IV therapeutic laser
• Primarily canine and feline medicine, with optional exotic animal cases
• Opportunities to expand surgical skills, including orthopedic procedures

Clinic Culture

• Loyal clientele and an outstanding community reputation
• Established relationships with local specialty hospitals
• Enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate year-round with easy access to Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, Jalama Beach, Pismo Beach, and Avila Beach.
• Spend your free time hiking, surfing, golfing, biking, kayaking, or exploring local wineries, and enjoy front-row views of rocket launches from nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base.