Veterinary Student Externship- Firehouse Animal Health Center (Westlake)

Description

United Veterinary Care is pleased to host veterinary students for externships at its network of over 100 hospitals across 20 states. These clinical experiences allow students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world hospital settings.

About the Role

This externship is designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. Students will share their goals at the start of their rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care in various departments including general practice, emergency, and specialty settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case discussions
• Collaborate on problem-solving
• Perform hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff
• Discuss cases with supervising veterinarians and confirm exam findings

Requirements

• Current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Student in clinical years for school credit
• Provide proof of professional liability insurance

Qualifications

Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit. Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).

Skills

Students will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in their clinical skills. They will also learn about exceptional client service and unmatched patient care, as well as leadership, communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Firehouse Animal Health Center-Westlake offers a welcoming environment for veterinary students, with open sight lines and a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction. The externship provides hands-on experience in various areas such as ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and wellness/preventative care.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided; stipends may be available to offset travel and lodging costs.

Schedule

No specific schedule is provided; priority scheduling is given to students during their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.

Benefits

Firehouse Animal Health Center-Westlake offers a supportive and dynamic team culture, with a focus on leadership, communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The externship provides a unique opportunity to enhance clinical skills and gain valuable experience in a variety of veterinary specialties.

Species Treated

Dogs and cats are the primary species treated.

Services Offered

• Ultrasound
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Wellness/Preventative care
• Medical appointments