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    Good Friends Animal Hospital

    Veterinary Services

    DVM Student Externship - Good Friends Animal Hospital

    Urbana, United StatesOn-SiteInternshipPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Practice

    At Good Friends Animal Hospital, we consider it a true honor to play a role in this important endeavor. We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, dental, surgical, and urgent care services to the people and pets of the Urbana, IL, and Champaign, IL communities.

    More importantly, we administer that care in a way that is gentle and reassuring. Our veterinarians and support staff are skilled at calming even the most anxious of pets. As a Cat Friendly Practice, we are especially adept at working with feline patients. We’ll do whatever it takes to earn your pet’s trust because we know that’s the key to providing the best possible care.

    Position Purpose

    Come extern with us!Heartland Veterinary Partners' Externship Program works to provide 1st-4th year veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them 'practice ready' by their first day in practice.

    Externships are typically 2 weeks long and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed.

    Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.

    Essential Responsibilities

    • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
    • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
    • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
    • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
    • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
    • Maintain patients’ medical records.
    • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

    Requirements/Qualifications

    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
    • Appropriate state licensure.
    • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
    • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

    Benefits Offered

    • Unlimited personal time
    • Bonus incentives
    • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
    • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
    • CE and licensure reimbursement
    • Flexible work schedules
    • Managing career path development
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • DVM Referral Program
    • Mental Health Resources
    • Relocation assistance available

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Good Friends Animal Hospital

    Good Friends Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic providing medical care for animals.

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