About the role#
VetnCare offers a two-week veterinary externship program designed to support students as they prepare for clinical practice. This program provides hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, allowing participants to work alongside experienced veterinarians to develop clinical, professional, and teamwork skills.
What you'll do#
During this program, you will gain exposure to the daily operations of a busy veterinary hospital. Responsibilities include:
- 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 and assist with surgical workflow, perioperative care, and dentistry.
The first week focuses on shadowing and understanding practice workflows, while the second week involves taking a more active role in consultations and procedures under supervision.
What you'll need#
This opportunity is open to students pursuing degrees in Biology, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Kinesiology, or Agriculture. Candidates should possess:
- Hands-on clinical experience.
- Ability to shadow veterinarians effectively.
- Experience or interest in patient history taking.
- Competence in surgical workflow and perioperative care.
- Exposure to emergency medicine.
Location & details#
- Locations: Oakland, Pinole, El Dorado Hills, Napa, Sacramento, Concord, Castro Valley, Hercules, Fremont, San Francisco, and Pleasant Hill, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Employment Status: Full-time.
