Veterinary Student Externship-Orange Veterinary Hospital

DescriptionPosition at Orange Veterinary HospitalOverview:United Veterinary Care is delighted to host veterinary students for externships across our network of over 100 hospital locations in more than 20 states. This clinical experience allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world hospital setting of your choice.Our hands-on externships are designed for clinical-year students at AVMA-accredited schools, typically in their 3rd or 4th year. You will share your goals at the start of your rotation and be quickly integrated into the team through participating in case discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on patient care in GP, ER, and specialty settings.With opportunities across a wide variety of partner hospitals, you will gain diverse experience, mentorship, and confidence in your clinical skills. Students often describe their externships as transformative and highly supportive.To help make these opportunities accessible, stipends are available to offset travel and lodging costs (unless prohibited by your veterinary school).Eligibility requirements:Must be a current veterinary student at an AVMA-accredited veterinary schoolPriority scheduling is given to students in their clinical years on official externship blocks for school creditMust provide proof of professional liability insurance. SAVMA members qualify for no cost insurance by applying at the following link: SAVMA Member Benefit and Resources AVMA PLITHospital information:*Orange Veterinary Hospital welcomes 3rd and 4th year veterinary medical students.Orange Veterinary Hospital in Orange, CT is just outside of New Haven which has been called the "Capital Culture of Connecticut". Our full-service general practice is AAHA accredited. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to make our clients and patients feel at ease during their visits. Our dynamic team of doctors and dedicated support staff provide a collaborative approach to medicine. Our team has interest in soft tissue surgery, advanced diagnostics, internal medicine cases, pain management and dentistry. Mentorship and professional development have always been a major focus at Orange Veterinary Hospital, which is why we are thrilled to open our doors to vet student externs. If you are seeking an externship that lets you see first-hand how you can design your own career path within general practice, Orange Veterinary Hospital would be the ideal choice!Species treated:Dogs; CatsServices offered:Soft tissue surgery; Dentistry; Wellness/Preventative care; Medical appointmentsWhat to expect from your externship: