Vet Student Externship Information

Vet Student Externship Information

Thank you for your interest in an externship at Carnesville Animal Hospital. Please take a few moments to read the following.

Here at Carnesville Animal Hospital, we love to teach eager and friendly people. We offer our externship program to students who want to learn. We allow vet students to work with our small animal veterinarian for the duration of their externship.

Some of our guidelines/useful information:

• We expect you to be actively learning while at Carnesville Animal Hospital to allow you to make the most of your time here.
• You must be currently enrolled in Veterinary School.
• You must carry your own professional liability insurance either through your school or through the AVMA. Proof of insurance is required.
• Handling animals is up to the veterinarian. You will be involved as is appropriate, but hands-on is not guaranteed in every case.
• You will be required to sign a waiver.
• Pictures are not permitted at any time.
• In the event of an emergency, we may ask that you stand back and out of the way.
• No questions in front of the clients. The doctor will be happy to answer questions after the appointment is completed.
• As a veterinary student, you are expected to arrive first thing in the morning and stay until everything is completed. This is typically 7:45 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.
• Come prepared! Feel free to look ahead at the appointment schedule and come prepared for appointments and surgeries.
• Attire: Business casual or scrubs. Closed-toed shoes are required

If you would like the opportunity to extern with Carnesville Animal Hospital please submit the following:

• Veterinary Student Externship Form
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