Veterinary Extern - Specialty & Emergency
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC)
Job Description
VETERINARY STUDENT EXTERNSHIP
Although every Ethos hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them. Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is a busy emergency and multi-specialty hospital in Charleston, SC with a collaborative and patient-forward approach to care, and a welcoming and supportive environment.
An externship experience at an Ethos hospital like CVRC gives students real-life clinical experience in multi-specialty hospital, and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills while working alongside experienced clinicians, board-certified specialists, and skilled technical staff. Students are welcomed to take an active role in making their time at CVRC exactly what they want - we encourage externs to ask questions, participate in all-hospital and departmental patient rounds, select topic rounds with specialists, and attend in-house continuing education lectures if occurring.
Our traditional externship consists of rotation through these services, though in some cases, we can offer flexible scheduling to accommodate a student's specific interests. Our services and specialties include:
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Surgery (combined soft-tissue and orthopedic service)
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Anesthesiology (coming soon!)
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Clinical Veterinary Pharmacy
- Blood Bank
We are a private practice hospital, and our patients have loving families. Therefore, we are liable for the care and treatment of our patients. While discussion of cases, interaction with staff, and observation of and participation in procedures is strongly encouraged, we limit clinical involvement to participation within CVRC-approved guidelines and at the discretion of the clinician on a case- and extern-specific basis. We appreciate your cooperation and have no doubt that you will find your time at our hospital to be a rewarding learning experience. Hands-on skills that may be observed or potentially practiced include examinations, sedation and anesthesia, emergency and surgical procedures, vascular and urinary catheterization, ultrasound, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as they are available.
Externship experiences at CVRC range from two to four weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Our externships are typically designed for students in the clinical portion of their training, but we welcome inquiries from students at all levels of education.
Externs at CVRC are responsible for making their own accommodation and travel arrangements, though we can provide guidance regarding locations, as well as information collected from prior extern experiences, if needed. Charleston is an excellent place to visit, with multiple beaches, a wide variety of enjoyable activities to occupy your days off, and a top-notch culinary scene, and our externship schedule is structured to not only allow but encourage our visitors to make the most of their time in Charleston!
CVRC also offers an ER Immerse mentorships intended for new or recent graduates interested in a career in Emergency Medicine. Participation in our externship or prior experience at CVRC is a prerequisite for consideration as a candidate for these mentorships, and we are happy to discuss the program in more detail before or during the externship.
For questions regarding Charleston Veterinary Referral Center externships or the ER Immerse program, please contact Dr. Alyx Tracy via email at alyx.tracy@charlestonvrc.com. For additional information on our services, please visit our website - https://www.charlestonvrc.com/
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
