Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Hands-on learning

Job summary

The Animal Hospital of Woodstock offers a Veterinary Externship providing exposure to a wide range of small animal cases with a collaborative team. Students can participate in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and reproductive services, with hands-on supervision tailored to their level.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks; 3rd and 4th year students are welcome. A travel/living stipend is available, with details listed in the stipend program.

Qualifications

• Students can experience a wide variety of small animal cases alongside a welcoming, collaborative team.
• Participation in case discussions and supervised hands-on learning appropriate to experience.
• Goal is to build clinical reasoning and client communication skills while feeling like part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in cases under supervision.
• Engage in case discussions and learn through hands-on experiences.
• Develop client communication skills during externship.

Education

3rd/4th year veterinary students

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Hospital of Woodstock

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

At Animal Hospital of Woodstock , students can experience a wide variety of small animal cases alongside a welcoming, collaborative team. From wellness and sick visits to diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, our practice offers opportunities to see how veterinary medicine comes together in everyday patient care. We also offer canine reproductive services, adding variety to the learning experience.

Students are encouraged to ask questions, participate in case discussions, and build practical skills through supervised, hands-on learning appropriate to their experience. Our goal is to help students grow their confidence, strengthen clinical reasoning, and develop client communication skills while feeling like part of the team.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. 3rd and 4th year veterinary student are welcome to apply for an externship at our hospital.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.