DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Lake Country Veterinary Care

We're making an investment in the next generation of veterinary doctors!

As part of the professional veterinary curriculum, colleges encourage off-campus
educational experiences in practices outside of the teaching hospital. Practical
experience in a well-run and contemporary practice can be a valuable component
of your veterinary education, preparing you to deliver better care after
graduation. Our program is dedicated to contributing to your practice-readiness
and to help you hit the ground running after graduation.

Our program structure

Our externships are flexible—they can range from two to eight weeks during the
year, according to your college curriculum – but are typically two or three
weeks in length. Your schedule will include days, evenings and weekends. 

Our externship rotations are designed to allow students, under veterinary
supervision, to practice the problem-solving, technical and communication skills
that they have acquired during their clinical preparation. Externs are given the
opportunity to work alongside our veterinary team and are encouraged to
participate in all aspects of patient care. A stipend of $250 per week will be
provided.

What you'll be doing

Externs experience the typical caseload of a small animal practice. Under the
supervision of your mentor doctor you will gather histories, perform physical
examinations, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery,
assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, develop your
client communication skills, polish your technical skills and produce
appropriate medical records (SOAPs) within the time limits of daily practice.

Who we're looking for

Extern students are expected to be enthusiastic and effective participants in
our patient care activities, upholding the professional and ethical standards of
our practice. Students participating in the externship program are suggested to
review the Veterinary Practice Act in regard to the scope of duties that may be
performed, and to be familiar with the type and degree of veterinary supervision
that is required. These should be followed carefully in order to protect both
yourself and our practice.

As a veterinary student extern, we expect you to dress and behave in a
professional manner and to meet the expectations that we have of all team
members as outlined in our employee handbook.

Requirements

* Be enrolled in an accredited DVM program.
* You are authorized to work in the United States.
* You must carry professional liability insurance. AVMA PLIT liability
insurance is free for all student members of the AVMA. You may apply for this
coverage on their website
[http://www. avmaplit. com/products/student-liability/]. Please check to make
sure your coverage is current and submit a certificate of coverage with your
application.

About us

As sponsors of the Veterinary Externship Program, we see ourselves to be part of
your educational team, providing instruction, mentoring and evaluation of the
students who participate. You will be assigned a mentor and work on the learning
objectives as defined by your college program or to meet your specific goals. At
the end of the externship your mentor will provide a written evaluation of your
performance as required by your college program.

We look forward to working with you!