About the role#
Parker Center Animal Clinic offers an externship program for veterinary students to gain practical experience in a clinical setting. This program supports your transition from the classroom to professional practice by allowing you to work alongside our veterinary team. You will be assigned a mentor to help you meet your educational goals and complete any required evaluations for your college program.
What you'll do#
- Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans for small animal cases.
- Scrub in to surgery and assist in managing medical cases.
- Provide wellness care to patients.
- Develop client communication skills and refine technical abilities.
- Produce accurate medical records and 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.
- A professional attitude and adherence to the Veterinary Practice Act.
Location & details#
- Location: Parker, Colorado.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with flexible durations ranging from two to eight weeks.
- Compensation: A weekly stipend of $250 is provided.
About Parker Center Animal Clinic
Parker Center Animal Clinic provides veterinary care for small animals in Parker, Colorado. Founded in 1986, the clinic has operated for over 30 years. It maintains accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association and holds a Cat Friendly Hospital designation. The facility employs between 11 and 50 staff members.
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