Veterinary Extern: Hands-On Clinic Training +$1,500

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Orland Park (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Midwest Animal Hospital offers veterinary externships that pair students with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. Externs also improve communication with the team and clients while observing or assisting in procedures.

Externships typically run from two to eight weeks, with a travel/living expense stipend available and a stipend amount of $1,500.

Qualifications

• Students work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.
• Externs will also practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to day-to-day practice operations and patient care activities.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support exams, procedures, and client communication.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical observation/assistance

Medical management

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student (clinical portion)

Job description

Midwest Animal Hospital offers veterinary externships that pair students with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. Externs also improve communication with the team and clients while observing or assisting in procedures.

Externships typically run from two to eight weeks, with a travel/living expense stipend available and a stipend amount of $1,500.