DVM Student Externship - Louisiana
About the externship
Western Veterinary Partners externship program allows students to gain valuable real-world experience by taking what you've learned in the classroom and bringing it to the clinic. Veterinary Students in any grade can apply for an externship with a WVP Practice as part of their clinical year externship blocks or for informal externship experience.
Our mission
Improve the lives of veterinarians, help them grow professionally and personally, while providing a supportive environment for team members, families, and their pets.
Our practices
Our hospitals are well-established practices found across the United States that are dedicated to high standards of medicine and client care. You'll find a wide range of environments and opportunities at our various practices, from AAHA-accredited, to companion animal, to exotics/avian services, to mixed animal, and even feline-only practices. With over 350 locations across the country, you are bound to find your perfect match with WVP.
Team culture
Our locations strive to have a culture that is team-oriented, laid back, and close-knit. Each practice strives to maintain a low-stress and easy-going atmosphere, so their staff, patients, and clients enjoy their time at each location.
What you will learn
Working closely with the supervising veterinarian you will gain experience in all areas of practice management including:
- Client communication - gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, reviewing estimates
- Ownership of cases by creating treatment plans, diagnostics, managing and performing in-house labs
- Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures including dental procedures
- Overall medical management of patients
- Communication skills, time management skills, fiscal responsibilities, record keeping, and relationship building with the medical team, support staff, and clients
Learning opportunities and responsibilities are subject to vary, based on year in school and each hospital's needs.
Benefits
- $1,000 Stipend
- Hands-on experience not always found in a classroom setting
- Expand your veterinary network
- Choose your own adventure: Small animal, mixed animal, dental, etc.
- Evaluate practices to potentially join after graduation
Contact
For additional questions/information: Email us at externships@westernvetpartners.com