About the role#
Rea Road Animal Hospital offers externship and preceptorship opportunities for veterinary students. This program provides practical experience in a small animal practice to help you prepare for your career after graduation. You will work alongside our veterinary team under the supervision of a mentor doctor to meet your specific learning goals or those defined by your college program.
What you'll do#
Externs participate in the daily caseload of a small animal practice. You will:
- Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Scrub in to surgery and assist in managing medical cases.
- Provide wellness care to patients.
- Develop client communication skills and refine your technical abilities.
- Produce medical records, including SOAPs, within daily practice timelines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited DVM program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Proof of professional liability insurance, with a current certificate of coverage submitted at the time of application.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with rotations typically lasting two to three weeks, though flexible durations between two and eight weeks are available.
- Schedule: Includes days, evenings, and weekends.
- Compensation: A stipend of $250 per week is provided.
About Rea Road Animal Hospital
Rea Road Animal Hospital provides medical care for cats and dogs. The clinic opened in 1999 and operates out of Charlotte, North Carolina. It functions as a privately held practice with a team of 11 to 50 employees. Services include surgical procedures, preventive care, and diagnostics.
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