Veterinary Extern: Hands-On Clinical Training + Stipend

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Park Animal Care Center offers a Veterinary Externship to give students hands-on experience in a busy practice. Externs work under supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn history gathering, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and selective surgery.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with stipends available for travel and living costs for eligible veterinary students. This program emphasizes teamwork and client communication within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience under supervision, including history taking and physical exams.
• Participate in creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, and dental services as appropriate.
• Observe or assist surgical procedures and assist with medical management of patients.

Job description

Hanover Park Animal Care Center offers a Veterinary Externship to give students hands-on experience in a busy practice. Externs work under supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn history gathering, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and selective surgery.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with stipends available for travel and living costs for eligible veterinary students. This program emphasizes teamwork and client communication within a supportive environment.