Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodburn Veterinary Clinic in Oregon offers a veterinary externship for 3rd and 4th year students. Students work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, with opportunities to communicate with the medical team and clients.

Externships range from two to eight weeks at both Woodburn locations, with a travel/living expense stipend for those in the clinical portion of their

Qualifications

• Externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Mentoring by supervising veterinarians.
• Exposure to medical and surgical cases.
• Develop communication with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gaining patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and suggesting diagnostics.
• Observing or assisting with surgical procedures.
• Managing medical care and client communication.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

History taking

Tools

Surgical observation

Job description

Hospital Name: Woodburn Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Woodburn Veterinary Clinic is a progressive small animal hospital with sister clinic close by to allow additional mentoring and experience. Both clinics are located close to the beach in central Oregon and a lot of outdoor activities. At each location we have multiple doctors that are excited to mentor with a good variety of medical and surgical cases. Both practices have a comfortable, family atmosphere with great clients and staff.

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 Woodburn Veterinary Clinic are offered to 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.