About the role#
Caring Hands Animal Hospital offers a DVM externship program for students to gain practical experience in a small animal practice. This program supports your clinical preparation by providing hands-on experience under the supervision of a mentor doctor. Externships are flexible, typically lasting two to three weeks, though they can range from two to eight weeks to align with your college curriculum. You will work a schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends. A stipend of $250 per week is provided.
What you'll do#
- Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans for medical cases.
- Scrub in to surgery and assist in patient management.
- Provide wellness care to patients.
- Develop client communication skills and refine technical abilities.
- Produce medical records, including SOAPs, within daily practice time limits.
- Participate in patient care while following the Veterinary Practice Act.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited DVM program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Proof of professional liability insurance.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct and follow practice standards.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Caring Hands Animal Hospital
Caring Hands Animal Hospital provides veterinary services across six locations. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on the bond between pets and their owners. It operates as a public company based in Centreville, Virginia. The staff includes between 51 and 200 employees.
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