Veterinary Extern - General Practice

About the role

Helmwood Veterinary Clinic offers an externship program designed to provide veterinary students with hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. The program is open to all veterinary students regardless of their class year.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dental services
• Assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care for patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Requirements

Veterinary students must be enrolled in the clinical portion of their education to be eligible for the stipend. No specific requirements beyond this are listed.

Qualifications

While not specified, applicants should ideally have a strong interest in veterinary medicine and a commitment to learning and growing within the field.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Basic knowledge of veterinary practices and a willingness to learn are also important.

Benefits

Students will receive a travel/living expense stipend, which varies based on the duration of the externship. Details on the stipend program can be found here.

Pay

The pay structure is not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for externships ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on the availability of both the student and the clinic.