DVM Student Externship - Utah
About The Position
Western Veterinary Partners offers veterinary students real-world clinical experience at one of its practice partners, applying classroom learning in a clinic. Students in any grade may apply for a clinical-year externship block or an informal externship. Students work closely with a supervising veterinarian, and learning opportunities and responsibilities vary according to the student’s year in school and the needs of the hospital. Externs may gain experience in client communication, patient history-taking, physical examinations, estimate reviews, case ownership, treatment planning, diagnostics, in-house laboratory work, surgical and dental procedures, and overall patient medical management. They may also develop communication, time-management, fiscal responsibility, record-keeping, and relationship-building skills while working with the medical team, support staff, and clients. WVP practices include a range of settings and services, including AAHA-accredited, companion-animal, exotics/avian, mixed-animal, and feline-only practices. The externship provides opportunities to explore different practice types and assess potential workplaces after graduation.
Requirements
- Must be a veterinary student; students in any grade may apply.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a supervising veterinarian and participate in clinical learning opportunities.
- Communicate with clients, gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, and review estimates.
- Develop treatment plans, contribute to case management, perform diagnostics, and manage in-house laboratory work.
- Observe, assist with, or perform surgical procedures, including dental procedures, as appropriate.
- Contribute to the medical management of patients.
- Practice communication, time management, fiscal responsibility, record keeping, and relationship-building 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
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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