About the role#
VetnCare offers a two-week veterinary externship program designed to provide hands-on experience in a collaborative clinical environment. This program supports veterinary students in their transition from academic study to professional practice by providing exposure to real clinical cases and team-based care delivery.
What you'll do#
- Support patient history taking and clinical examinations.
- Assist with diagnostic planning and case workups.
- Participate in treatment planning and case presentations.
- Engage in client communication and case discussions.
- Help with urgent care case management.
- Observe surgical workflows, perioperative care, and dentistry procedures.
- Gain exposure to emergency medicine and exotic animal medicine depending on the location.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a relevant field of study, such as Biology, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Kinesiology, or Agriculture.
- Hands-on clinical experience.
- Ability to shadow veterinarians and engage in patient history taking.
- Competence in surgical workflow and perioperative care.
- Exposure to emergency medicine.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site externship with rolling start dates.
- Locations include Oakland, Pinole, El Dorado Hills, Napa, Sacramento, Concord, Castro Valley, Hercules, Fremont, San Francisco, and Pleasant Hill, California.
About VetnCare
VetnCare operates a network of 13 veterinary hospitals throughout Northern California. Founded in 2011, the organization provides general practice, surgery, and specialized medical services for pets. A centralized support team manages operations, finance, and marketing to assist clinical staff. The company maintains headquarters in Oakland and employs between 201 and 500 people.
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