Veterinary Extern - Hands-On Clinical & Surgical Experience

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Value Vet in Urbandale, Iowa offers veterinary externships for students to work closely with supervising veterinarians, gaining experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.

Externs will practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be veterinary students currently enrolled in clinical portion of their education.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Learn treatment planning and medical management while communicating with clients and staff.

Job description

Value Vet in Urbandale, Iowa offers veterinary externships for students to work closely with supervising veterinarians, gaining experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.

Externs will practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.