About the role#
Tenafly Veterinary Center offers a clinical externship program 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 guidance of a mentor doctor to meet your specific learning goals or those required by your college program. We provide a stipend of $250 per week.
What you'll do#
Externs participate in the daily caseload of our practice. Your responsibilities include:
- Gathering patient 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 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. You must submit a certificate of coverage with your application.
- A professional demeanor and adherence to the standards outlined in our employee handbook.
Location & details#
- Location: Tenafly, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with rotations typically lasting two to three weeks, though they can range from two to eight weeks.
- Schedule: Includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.
About Tenafly Veterinary Center
Tenafly Veterinary Center is a privately held veterinary practice. It provides routine exams, dental care, and emergency services for pets. The facility holds accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association. Staff members offer services in English, Korean, Spanish, and Hebrew. The practice employs between 11 and 50 people.
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