DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Onion River Animal Hospital

Onion River Animal Hospital•Berlin, VT

About The Position

Onion River Animal Hospital offers a veterinary student externship/preceptorship to contribute to students’ practice-readiness through supervised experience in a contemporary small-animal practice. Externships are flexible, lasting two to eight weeks during the year according to the student’s college curriculum, and are typically two or three weeks. Schedules include days, evenings, and weekends. Under veterinary supervision, externs work alongside the veterinary team and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care. Each student is assigned a mentor and works toward learning objectives set by their college program or their individual goals. At the end of the externship, the mentor provides a written evaluation as required by the college program. A stipend of $250 per week is provided.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Carry current professional liability insurance and submit a certificate of coverage with the application.
Follow the Veterinary Practice Act regarding the permitted scope of duties and required veterinary supervision.
Dress and behave professionally and meet the expectations for team members outlined in the employee handbook.

Responsibilities

Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations under the supervision of a mentor doctor.
Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
Scrub in to surgery.
Assist in the management of medical cases and provide wellness care.
Develop client communication skills and refine technical skills.
Produce appropriate SOAP medical records within the time limits of daily practice.
Participate enthusiastically and effectively in patient care activities while upholding the practice’s professional and ethical standards.
Work with an assigned mentor on college-defined learning objectives or individual goals.