Veterinary Extern: Hands-on Clinical Experience + Stipend

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Forest Glen Animal Hospital is offering a Veterinary externship in Chicago to provide hands-on clinical experience under supervision. Externs will work with Associate Veterinarians to gather histories, conduct exams, and develop treatment plans while engaging in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery observation or assistance.

The program emphasizes clinical skill development and communication with the medical team and clients; externships range from two to eight weeks, with a travel/living stipend

Qualifications

• Externship at an NVA hospital with supervision by Associate Veterinarians.
• Two to eight weeks duration for externships.
• Travel/living expense stipend available; amount shown as $1,500 for Forest Glen Animal Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order/interpret diagnostics.
• Perform dentistry services, observe or assist surgical procedures, and manage medical cases.
• Develop communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Forest Glen Animal Hospital is offering a Veterinary externship in Chicago to provide hands-on clinical experience under supervision. Externs will work with Associate Veterinarians to gather histories, conduct exams, and develop treatment plans while engaging in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery observation or assistance.

The program emphasizes clinical skill development and communication with the medical team and clients; externships range from two to eight weeks, with a travel/living stipend