DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Belton Animal Clinic

Externship program for veterinary (DVM) students offering flexible rotations of two to eight weeks, typically two or three weeks, scheduled according to the student's college curriculum. Schedules include days, evenings and weekends. Externs work under veterinary supervision alongside the veterinary team, participate in patient care, and are assigned a mentor and work toward learning objectives set by their college program.

Responsibilities

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) within the time limits of daily practice; Participate in all aspects of patient care under veterinary supervision

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program; Authorized to work in the United States; Carry professional liability insurance (AVMA PLIT liability insurance is free for AVMA student members); Submit a certificate of coverage with application

Benefits

Stipend of $250 per week; Mentorship by an assigned mentor doctor; Written evaluation of performance at the end of the externship; Practical experience in a contemporary small animal practice