Veterinary Externship

American Association of Equine Practitioners; Hortonville (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in equine veterinary care is offering an externship program for veterinary students. This unique opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in a busy equine practice, working alongside skilled veterinarians and technicians. With a focus on general practice, preventative care, and specialized medicine, externs will be exposed to a wide range of cases and procedures. The program runs from March to October, providing on-site housing and the chance to learn in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about equine medicine and eager to enhance your skills, this externship is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

On-site housing

Hands-on experience

Exposure to a variety of cases

Qualifications

• Preference for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Hands-on experience in equine practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians with daily operations.
• Participate in procedures and diagnostic techniques.

Skills

Equine experience

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

Great Lakes Equine is a 5 doctor, exclusively equine practice located in Northeastern Wisconsin. Our average caseload is about 25-50 patients per week per veterinarian. We have a 14 stall hospital with 2 designated treatment rooms, a knockdown stall (surgical suite), an onsite laboratory, and an indoor arena. We see patients both in the hospital and in the field. Our caseload is comprised of general practice/preventative care, lameness and sports medicine, routine surgery, reproduction, and internal medicine cases.

Our externship program runs from March through October, with on-site housing provided. Externships begin on Mondays and are available for a minimum of five days to a maximum of three weeks. Externs are expected to assist doctors and technicians with the daily operations of our hospital. Externs will be assigned daily to one of our staff doctors. Doctors will go over procedures and diagnostic techniques of the cases that are seen that day. As the schedule permits, the externs will be scheduled with a variety of doctors to gain a broad learning experience. Externs are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8am until the last appointment or hospital case is seen. Contact information can be left for participation in emergency cases that come in after hours. Hands-on experience is common though it is dependent on the experience level and aptitude of the student.

Please submit a cover letter and resume, indicating the level of prior equine experience. Preference is given to 3rd and 4th year students; however, externships are available to all veterinary students. You can apply by emailing [e-mail] a copy of your resume or CV, and letter of intent.

Minimum Requirements: Equine experience preferred.