DVM Student Externship​/Preceptorship Program

Overview

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The program supports veterinary students in gaining practical experience in a well-run, contemporary practice aligned with the professional veterinary curriculum. The externship aims to contribute to practice-readiness and help students hit the ground running after graduation.

Externships are flexible and can range from two to eight weeks during the year, according to your college curriculum, but are typically two or three weeks in length. Your schedule will include days, evenings and weekends. Externships are designed so students, under veterinary supervision, can practice the problem-solving, technical and communication skills developed during clinical preparation. Externs work alongside our veterinary team and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care.

A stipend of $250 per week will be provided.

Externs experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice. Under the supervision of your mentor doctor you will 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 your technical skills and produce appropriate medical records (SOAPs) within the time limits of daily practice.

Extern students are expected to be enthusiastic and effective participants in our patient care activities, upholding the professional and ethical standards of our practice. Students participating in the externship program should review the Veterinary Practice Act regarding the scope of duties and the required level of veterinary supervision to protect both themselves and the practice. As a veterinary student extern, you should dress and behave in a professional manner and meet the expectations outlined in our employee handbook.

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
• You are authorized to work in the United States.
• You must carry professional liability insurance. AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for all student members of the AVMA. You may apply for this coverage on their website. Please check to make sure your coverage is current and submit a certificate of coverage with your application.

As sponsors of the Veterinary Externship Program, we see ourselves as part of your educational team, providing instruction, mentoring and evaluation of the students who participate. You will be assigned a mentor and work on the learning objectives defined by your college program or to meet your specific goals. At the end of the externship your mentor will provide a written evaluation of your performance as required by your college program.

We look forward to working with you.

• Internship

• Temporary

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• Veterinary Services