Veterinary Student Externship

Veterinary Student Externship Curry Ford Animal Hospital Orlando, FL Job Details 2 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Direct patient care Animal hospital experience Medical-surgical Classroom experience Veterinary Medicine Patient treatment Entry level

Full Job Description Overview:

United Veterinary Care is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across our 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. Our hands-on externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. You will share your goals at the start of your rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through participating in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings. With opportunities across a wide variety of partner hospitals, you will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in your clinical skills. Students often describe their externships as transformative and highly supportive. To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school Priority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school credit Must provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the following link: SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources |

AVMA PLIT

Hospital information: Curry Ford welcomes 3 rd and 4 th year veterinary medical students. Curry Ford Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, treating patients in Orlando, Florida. You will experience working alongside a team of genuinely good people who are dedicated to helping you succeed, be happy, and grow both personally and professionally. What makes us different from other hospitals in the area is that we provide our team with a work environment that allows them to be their best. This, in turn, enables us to dedicate the best experience to our clients and care for their pets, which is at the heart of our thriving practice. If you are looking to spend your externship in sunny Florida, building your skills and confidence across a wide array of surgical and medical cases, Curry Ford Animal Hospital would be the ideal choice! We want to hear from you about your professional goals for your externship experience! Please indicate your top priorities in your application, so we can tailor the experience to meet your needs.

Species treated:

Dogs; Cats Services offered: Ultrasound; Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; 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!