About the role#
Petcare Veterinary Clinic offers a DVM externship program for students to gain practical experience in a small animal practice. This program supports your clinical education by providing hands-on training under the supervision of a mentor doctor. You will work alongside our veterinary team to participate in patient care and meet the learning objectives defined by your college. We provide a stipend of $250 per week for the duration of your stay.
What you'll do#
Externs participate in the daily caseload of a small animal practice. Your responsibilities include:
- Gathering histories and performing physical examinations.
- Developing diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Scrubbing in to surgery.
- Assisting in the management of medical cases.
- Providing wellness care.
- Developing client communication skills.
- Polishing technical skills.
- Producing appropriate medical records (SOAPs).
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited DVM program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Professional liability insurance (you must submit a certificate of coverage).
Location & details#
- Location: Roseville, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with rotations typically lasting two to three weeks (flexible from two to eight weeks).
- Schedule: Includes days, evenings, and weekends.
About Petcare Veterinary Clinic
Petcare Veterinary Clinic provides medical, surgical, and dental care for animals. The clinic operates an onsite laboratory and uses diagnostic technology for pets at all life stages. It is a privately held company based in Roseville, California. The business started in 1996 and employs between 51 and 200 people.
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