About the role#
The DVM Student Externship provides 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinic environment. This program offers exposure to a wide array of urgent care cases and routine wellness scenarios under the mentorship of experienced doctors and veterinary teams.
What you'll do#
- Interact with pet parents and take patient histories.
- Observe the development, creation, and presentation of treatment plans.
- Assist the treatment team in administering medications, including SQ and IV fluids.
- Perform physical exams and review medical records.
- Place urinary catheters in male dogs under supervision.
- Draw blood from the Cephalic and Saphenous veins on stable animals under supervision.
- Assist with procedures, including scrubbing in for surgeries and using ultrasound to identify anatomy.
- Prepare and review ear cytology samples and blood smear samples.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of an AVMA-accredited DVM program.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to upholding confidentiality.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, crouching, and squatting.
- Proof of medical insurance, rabies vaccine/titer, tetanus vaccine, and a recent TB test prior to starting the program.
Location & details#
- Location: Manhattan, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling applications accepted throughout the year.
- Status: Paid, full-time externship.
- Duration: Minimum of two weeks, up to three weeks based on school requirements.
