Veterinary Student Externship- HousePaws Mobile Veterinary Services (Atco)
Description
About the role
United Veterinary Care is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across its network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. This clinical experience allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting of your choice.
Responsibilities
- Participate in case discussions
- Collaborate on problem-solving
- Engage in hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings
Requirements
- Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- Typically in your 3rd or 4th year of clinical training
- Provide proof of professional liability insurance
Qualifications
- Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- Typically in your 3rd or 4th year of clinical training
- Provide proof of professional liability insurance
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in various veterinary specialties
Benefits
- Opportunities to gain diverse experience in different hospital settings
- Mentorship from experienced veterinarians and support staff
- Confidence-building in clinical skills
Pay
Stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).
Schedule
Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit.
Benefits
- Professional liability insurance for SAVMA members (apply at the provided link)
Species treated
- Dogs
- Cats
- Pocket pets/small mammals
- Birds
- Potbellied pigs
- Small ruminants
Services offered
- Ultrasound
- Acupuncture
- Holistic veterinary medicine
- Soft tissue surgery
- Dentistry
- Physical therapy/Rehab services
- Wellness/Preventative Care
- Medical appointments
What to expect from your externship
During your externship, you can expect to actively participate in cases and further your development towards becoming a veterinarian. Throughout your time with us, you will always be supervised by an experienced veterinarian and skilled support staff. Expect to be included in surgical cases, dental procedures, emergencies, sick patient workups, and routine medical appointments. You will discuss these cases with your supervising veterinarian and have them confirm your exam findings to verify whether you are on the right track with your plans before moving forward with the case as a team. We truly enjoy hosting externs and having new graduates join our teams since with new team members comes new shared knowledge!