About the role#
South Putnam Animal Hospital offers a hands-on externship program for DVM students. This program provides practical experience in a small animal practice to help you prepare for life after graduation. You will work alongside our veterinary team and receive mentorship throughout your rotation. We provide a stipend of $250 per week.
What you'll do#
Under the supervision of a mentor doctor, you will participate in the daily operations of our practice. Your responsibilities include:
- Gathering patient histories and performing physical examinations.
- Developing diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Scrubbing in to surgery and assisting with medical case management.
- Providing wellness care to patients.
- Developing client communication skills and refining technical abilities.
- Producing medical records, including SOAPs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited DVM program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Professional liability insurance, with a submitted certificate of coverage.
Location & details#
- Location: Mahopac, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with rotations typically lasting two to eight weeks.
- Schedule: Includes days, evenings, and weekends.
About South Putnam Animal Hospital
South Putnam Animal Hospital provides medical care, diagnosis, and treatment for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and pocket pets. The facility is located in Mahopac, New York, and operates as a privately held business with 11 to 50 employees. It utilizes tools such as digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab facilities to support its veterinary services. The practice focuses on canine and feline medicine.
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