What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Externship - Benson, Minnesota position at CareVet Health?
Overview:
Join our 6-doctor team for a paid externship designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.
We provide a variety of services to small animals including wellness, surgery, end of life care, laser therapy and internal medicine diagnostic work. Additionally, we are a 4 exam practice, equipped to treat many large animals including cattle and equine and small ruminants. We offer hospital and ambulatory services to ensure the continued health and well-being of your animals including reproductive care, dentals, lab services and elective and emergency surgeries. The hospital is well prepared for avian medicine from nail/wing trims to wellness exams.
Benson, Minnesota, offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, an affordable cost of living, and a close-knit community where you can build meaningful connections. Enjoy outdoor activities, beautiful parks, and a relaxed lifestyle while being within driving distance of larger cities for additional shopping, dining, and entertainment. For veterinary externs, Benson is a great place to gain hands-on clinical experience, learn from an experienced team, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Responsibilities:
CareVet of West Central Minnesota | Benson, MN
Join our 6-doctor team for a paid externship designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.
About Our Hospital
The practice is ran by Dr. Kathleen Jost who has been practicing for over 20 years. We are a multi doctor practice with a very tenured and cohesive support team.
We provide a variety of services to small animals including wellness, surgery, end of life care, laser therapy and internal medicine diagnostic work. Additionally, we are a 4 exam practice, equipped to treat many large animals including cattle and equine and small ruminants. We offer hospital and ambulatory services to ensure the continued health and well-being of your animals including reproductive care, dentals, lab services and elective and emergency surgeries. The hospital is well prepared for avian medicine from nail/wing trims to wellness exams.
Location
Benson, Minnesota, offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, an affordable cost of living, and a close-knit community where you can build meaningful connections. Enjoy outdoor activities, beautiful parks, and a relaxed lifestyle while being within driving distance of larger cities for additional shopping, dining, and entertainment. For veterinary externs, Benson is a great place to gain hands-on clinical experience, learn from an experienced team, and make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Responsibilities:
As an extern, you’ll learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to:
- Wellness and preventive care
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Dentistry
- Diagnostics and laboratory services
- Urgent care and medical cases
- Client communication and patient care
- Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- Certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, based on the requirements of the student’s veterinary school curriculum.
Salary : $38,739 - $52,256