DVM Student Externship - Montana
About The Position
Western Veterinary Partners offers veterinary students an externship to gain real-world clinical experience by applying classroom learning in a clinic. Students in any grade may apply to a WVP practice for clinical-year externship blocks or informal externship experience. Practices are located across the United States and offer varied environments and services, including AAHA-accredited, companion-animal, exotics/avian, mixed-animal, and feline-only practices. The practices aim to provide team-oriented, close-knit, low-stress environments. Working closely with a supervising veterinarian, externs can gain experience in practice management and clinical care. Opportunities and responsibilities vary depending on the student's year in school and the needs of the individual hospital.
Requirements
- Must be a veterinary student; students in any grade may apply.
Responsibilities
- Gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and review estimates with clients.
- Develop treatment plans, perform diagnostics, manage cases, and conduct in-house laboratory work.
- Observe, assist with, or perform surgical procedures, including dental procedures.
- Participate in the overall medical management of patients.
- Practice communication, time management, fiscal responsibility, record-keeping, and relationship-building skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Benefits
- $1,000 stipend
- Hands-on experience beyond the classroom
- Opportunity to expand a veterinary network
- Choice of practice experience, such as small animal, mixed animal, or dental
- Opportunity to evaluate practices for potential employment after graduation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
