Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Renton Pet Clinic is offering a veterinary externship at our Renton clinic for 3rd and 4th-year students. You will work under a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience across cases, from routine exams to surgeries, and support dental care.

Externs will practice gathering histories, forming treatment plans, diagnostics, and client communication, with opportunities to observe or perform procedures. Stipend available during externship.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create and review treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dental services and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients and post-operative care.
• Develop communication skills with the veterinary team and clients.

Job description

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

At our Renton Pet Clinic , you’ll have the opportunity to work up a variety of cases and assist with a wide range of surgeries, from cystotomies to enterotomies, to spays and neuters.

We are a fun, fast-paced clinic dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care to small animals. We have a well-trained, hardworking team that supports our veterinarians in providing the best medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients. We have a superstar LVT who will make dentals seem like a breeze.

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. Externships at Value Pet Clinic-Renton 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. The stipend amount forRenton Highlands Pet Clinic is $1,500.