Veterinary Extern — Hands-on Clinic Experience $1500 Stipend

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Animal Care Center of Shorewood is offering a Veterinary Externship designed to provide hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. Students will gain exposure to patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observations or participation.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, with travel/living expense stipends of $1,500 available to veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Qualifications

• Externship participation requires enrollment as a veterinary student.
• Must be in clinical portion of education and eligible for externships.
• Stipend is offered for travel and living expenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering patient histories and performing physical exams under supervision.
• Observe or participate in treatment planning, diagnostics, and dentistry services.
• Assist in or observe surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Develop communication skills with medical team, staff, and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills development

Education

Veterinary student in clinical portion

Job description

Animal Care Center of Shorewood is offering a Veterinary Externship designed to provide hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. Students will gain exposure to patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observations or participation.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, with travel/living expense stipends of $1,500 available to veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.