Veterinary Extern: General Practice — Hands-On Learning

National Veterinary Associates; Palm City (FL); On-site; USD 9,100 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Job summary

Palm City Animal Medical Center offers veterinary externships where students gain hands-on clinical experience under supervision. You will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures.

Externs will enhance communication with the medical team, staff, and clients, and may participate in two to eight weeks of experience, with stipends available for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary student in a DVM program.
• Able to participate in clinical activities under supervision.
• Willing to commit to a two to eight week externship.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create and discuss treatment plans with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures as assigned.
• Support medical management of patients and client communication.

Skills

Patient history collection

Physical examinations

Treatment planning

Surgical observation/assisting

Communication with team/clients

Education

Vet student (enrolled in DVM program)

Job description

Palm City Animal Medical Center offers veterinary externships where students gain hands-on clinical experience under supervision. You will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures.

Externs will enhance communication with the medical team, staff, and clients, and may participate in two to eight weeks of experience, with stipends available for travel and living expenses.