Veterinary Extern: Hands-On Clinic Experience + Stipend

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Blair Animal Hospital offers veterinary externship experiences to current students, providing hands-on clinical exposure. Participants work closely with a supervising veterinarian to learn patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, and procedures, while developing communication with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, with eligible students receiving a travel and living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a veterinary program is expected or encouraged.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Greet and obtain patient histories from clients.
• Perform physical examinations and participate in creating treatment plans.
• Assist with or observe diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures.
• Engage in medical management of patients and follow-up care.
• Develop communication skills with medical team, staff, and clients.

Job description

Blair Animal Hospital offers veterinary externship experiences to current students, providing hands-on clinical exposure. Participants work closely with a supervising veterinarian to learn patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, and procedures, while developing communication with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, with eligible students receiving a travel and living expense stipend.