DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program

The role

Externs experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice. Under the supervision of a mentor doctor, you will perform clinical tasks and participate in all aspects of patient care.

What you will do

• 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)

Required qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Must carry professional liability insurance
• Submit a certificate of coverage with your application

Nice to have

• Review the Veterinary Practice Act in regard to the scope of duties that may be performed

About the company

As sponsors of the Veterinary Externship Program, veterinarypracticepartners provides instruction, mentoring and evaluation of the students who participate.