DVM Student Externship - Colorado

Western Veterinary Partners • Denver, CO

18h

About The Position

Western Veterinary Partners offers veterinary students in any year an externship at one of its practices. Students may participate as part of clinical-year externship blocks or pursue an informal externship to gain real-world experience applying classroom learning in a clinic. 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.

The program offers opportunities across established practices in the United States, with a range of settings and services, including AAHA-accredited, companion-animal, exotics/avian, mixed-animal, and feline-only practices. Practices strive to provide a team-oriented, laid-back, close-knit, low-stress atmosphere.

Externs may receive a $1,000 stipend, hands-on clinical experience, opportunities to expand their veterinary network and choose an area of practice, and the chance to evaluate practices they might join after graduation.

Requirements

• Must be a veterinary student; students in any grade may apply.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and communicate with clients.
• Perform physical examinations and review estimates.
• Develop treatment plans, select and manage diagnostics, and manage and perform in-house laboratory work.
• Observe, assist with, or perform surgical procedures, including dental procedures.
• Participate in the overall medical management of patients.
• Practice time management, fiscal responsibility, record keeping, and relationship building with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Benefits

• $1,000 stipend
• Hands-on experience
• Opportunity to expand veterinary network
• Opportunity to choose a practice area, such as small animal, mixed animal, or dental
• Opportunity to evaluate practices for potential employment after graduation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed