Veterinary Intern

Job Title

Veterinary Intern

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int 

egrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

The Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department is dedicated to the well-being and care of all its patients. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.  

What we want  

The Veterinary Interns, under general supervision, are licensed veterinarians who rotate through various veterinary specialty and service areas, usually for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks each.  Veterinary Interns are expected to examine, diagnose, treat and manage patients. Veterinary Interns interact with clients (animal owners), teach veterinary students, and generate income for the teaching hospital. The Veterinary Intern internship will last one year.

What you need to know

Salary: $45,000 annually

Other Factors: Works beyond normal offices hours and/or work on weekends.

Please Note: The Residents will be directly supervised 85% of the time. The Intern will be supervised by boarded specialist while having primary case care responsibility for complex cases. Additionally, the Intern will have the opportunity to interact with more than 49 small animal faculty members, 30 large animal faculty, and 30 interns and residents in the VMTH.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• State of Texas Veterinary License. Must have a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and the Texas State Board examination

 

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to diagnose and treat veterinary diseases

• Outstanding entry-level medical knowledge

• Ability to care for patients, in collaboration with a medical team

• Willingness and skill in instructing students

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A graduate of College of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or having certification by the AVMA’s education commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE).

Responsibilities

Clinical rotations

• Under supervision, examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients.

• Conducts case management and procedures with supervision.

• Communicates and interacts with clients regarding patient status, diagnoses, and procedures.

Training

• Contributes to the training of graduate and undergraduate students.

• Obtains post-graduate training under the supervision of licensed veterinary specialists.

Rounds

• Participates in topic and patient rounds.

Academic

• Completes an academic project during internship.

Seminar Presentation

• Prepa