About the role#
CareVet offers a paid externship at our Benson, Minnesota hospital. You will work with our 6-doctor team to gain clinical experience in a supportive environment. The practice is led by Dr. Kathleen Jost and includes a tenured support team. We provide care for small animals, large animals including cattle and equine, and small ruminants. Our facility handles services ranging from routine wellness and avian medicine to emergency surgeries.
What you'll do#
As an extern, you will work alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians. You will gain exposure to the following areas:
- Wellness and preventive care
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Dentistry
- Diagnostics and laboratory services
- Urgent care and medical cases
- Client communication and patient care
What you'll need#
- You must be currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
- Note that certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, depending on the requirements of your veterinary school curriculum.
Location & details#
- Location: Benson, Minnesota
- Work modality: On-site
- Term: Rolling
- Employment type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid (subject to school curriculum requirements)
About CareVet
CareVet operates a national network of veterinary hospitals. The company provides resources and technology to local practices while allowing veterinarians to maintain clinical autonomy. Founded in 2018 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the organization focuses on veterinary medicine and practice management. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people across its network.
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