DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program

About the role#

Lake Country Veterinary Care offers a flexible externship and preceptorship program designed to support the professional development of veterinary students. This program provides hands-on experience in a small animal practice, allowing students to transition from clinical preparation to practice-readiness. Externships typically last between two and eight weeks, with most students completing a two- or three-week rotation. Participants are assigned a mentor to guide their learning objectives and receive a written performance evaluation upon completion.

What you'll do#

Under the supervision of a mentor doctor, you will participate in all aspects of patient care, including:

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical examinations.
• Developing diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• Assisting in the management of medical cases and providing wellness care.
• Scrubbing into surgeries.
• Developing client communication and technical skills.
• Producing accurate medical records, including SOAPs, within daily practice time limits.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an accredited DVM program.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Proof of professional liability insurance (a certificate of coverage is required).
• Professional conduct and adherence to the Veterinary Practice Act and practice standards.

Location & details#

• Location: Marcellus, New York.
• Modality: On-site.
• Schedule: Includes days, evenings, and weekends.
• Compensation: A stipend of $250 per week is provided.
• Term: Rolling.