Veterinary Extern - Hands-On General Practice (Stipend)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living stipend

Job summary

Northampton Veterinary Clinic, an award-winning 7-doctor practice in western Massachusetts, offers externships for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Students work closely with supervising DVMs to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery, while also developing communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically run from two to eight weeks, with travel/living expense stipends available for DVM students who are

Qualifications

• Externs are veterinary students in 3rd or 4th year.
• Gaining experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/participation.
• Externs will practice communication with the medical team, staff and clients.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks.
• DVM students in the clinical portion are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist or perform or observe dentistry and surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care and client communications.

Education

3rd/4th year veterinary student

Job description

Hospital Name: Northampton Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Northampton Veterinary Clinic is an award winning, 7 doctor practice in the heart of western Massachusetts. We serve a dedicated client base that cares for their pets like children. We have a collaborative doctor team that is invaluable to the constant learning and adaptation that is fundamental to practicing excellence in veterinary medicine.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. We offer externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

DVM students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.