Veterinary Student Externship — Hands-on Small Animal Care

Bucksport Veterinary Hospital; Orland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucksport Veterinary Hospital in Orland, ME offers a DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program. Externs work under supervision to gain hands-on experience in a small animal practice, including histories, exams, diagnostic planning, and client communication.

A weekly stipend of $250 is provided, with rotations spanning two to eight weeks. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited DVM program and authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
• You are authorized to work in the United States.
• You must carry professional liability insurance; AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for student members and a certificate should be submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Externs experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice under supervision, including history taking, physical exams, diagnostic/therapeutic planning, and client communication.
• Assist in surgery and in the management of medical cases while developing technical skills and record-keeping (SOAPs).
• Gain wellness care experience and contribute to daily patient care within the practice schedule (days, evenings, weekends).

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

Bucksport Veterinary Hospital in Orland, ME offers a DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program. Externs work under supervision to gain hands-on experience in a small animal practice, including histories, exams, diagnostic planning, and client communication.

A weekly stipend of $250 is provided, with rotations spanning two to eight weeks. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited DVM program and authorized to work in the United States.