Veterinary Extern
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Job Description
About ABQ Petcare Hospital and the Veterinary Externship
ABQ Petcare Hospital offers a dynamic externship experience for veterinary students, particularly those in their 4th year. This program focuses on providing hands-on experience in advanced medical and surgical procedures.
Job Description: Veterinary Externship
This externship is designed to provide veterinary students with practical, real-world experience in a busy small animal practice. Externs will work closely with experienced veterinarians to hone their clinical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:
• Advanced Surgical Exposure: 4th-year students can expect to be involved in more advanced surgeries, such as nephrectomies and liver lobectomies, depending on the hospital’s caseload during the externship period. Note: the hospital does not perform orthopedics.
• Diagnostic Imaging and Endoscopy: Extensive opportunities to participate in and learn about ultrasounds and scopes. The hospital receives referrals for these services from other clinics.
• Mentorship: Work alongside 3 to 4 experienced doctors who are dedicated to helping students learn and grow.
• Case Management: Opportunity to manage their own cases under the supervision of the Managing DVM.
• Clinical Skills Development:
• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical exams
• Creating treatment plans
• Performing and interpreting diagnostics
• Participating in dentistry services
• Observing, assisting with, and potentially performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Communication Skills: Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Externship Details:
• Duration: Externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.
• Eligibility: All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are welcome to apply, although clinical experience is a plus.
• Stipend: Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
