DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Spencer Animal Hospital
About The Position
This externship program is designed to provide DVM students with practical experience in a contemporary veterinary practice. The program aims to contribute to students' practice-readiness, enabling them to deliver better care after graduation. Externships can range from two to eight weeks, typically lasting two or three weeks, and are scheduled flexibly to include days, evenings, and weekends. The rotations allow students, under veterinary supervision, to practice problem-solving, technical, and communication skills. Externs will work alongside the veterinary team and participate in all aspects of patient care. A stipend of $250 per week will be provided.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Carry professional liability insurance (e.g., AVMA PLIT).
- Submit a certificate of current coverage with the application.
Nice To Haves
- Review the Veterinary Practice Act regarding the scope of duties and required supervision.
- Be familiar with the type and degree of veterinary supervision that is required.
Responsibilities
- Gather histories
- Perform physical examinations
- Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans
- Scrub in to surgery
- Assist in the management of medical cases
- Provide wellness care
- Develop client communication skills
- Polish technical skills
- Produce appropriate medical records (SOAPs) within the time limits of daily practice
Benefits
- Stipend of $250 per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
