Veterinary Extern: Hands-On Surgery, Mentorship & Exotics

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Tieton Drive Animal Clinic in Yakima, WA offers a Veterinary Externship designed for clinical year DVM students seeking mentorship and hands-on experience in companion animal and exotic care.

Externs will gain exposure to surgery, dentistry, wellness, preventive medicine, and medical management while working with a 6-doctor team and skilled technicians in a well-equipped hospital.

Stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses is provided, with externships ranging two to eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Clinical year DVM students eligible for externship.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in surgery, dentistry, and preventive care.
• Affiliation with an accredited veterinary program required prior to externship.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical examinations
• Creation of treatment plans
• Dentistry services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients

Skills

Clinical training

Exotics experience

Communication skills

Education

DVM student from accredited program

Tools

Ultrasound

Surgical Equipment

Exotic animal equipment

Job description

Tieton Drive Animal Clinic in Yakima, WA offers a Veterinary Externship designed for clinical year DVM students seeking mentorship and hands-on experience in companion animal and exotic care.

Externs will gain exposure to surgery, dentistry, wellness, preventive medicine, and medical management while working with a 6-doctor team and skilled technicians in a well-equipped hospital.

Stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses is provided, with externships ranging two to eight weeks.