Veterinary Extern - General Practice
About the role
An externship experience at an NVA hospital will provide students with the opportunity to understand daily operations and gain hands-on clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians
- Gather patient histories
- Perform physical exams
- Create treatment plans
- Diagnose and perform diagnostics
- Provide dental services
- Assist or perform surgical procedures
- Manage medical care for patients
- Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients
Requirements
Veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
Qualifications
NVA does not specify any particular qualifications for externship participation.
Skills
Students will develop practical skills through hands-on experience and communication skills through interactions with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
Benefits
Externship experiences typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules.
Pay
NVA does not specify pay rates for externship participants.
Schedule
Externship schedules are flexible and depend on student and hospital availability.
Benefits
NVA does not specify additional benefits for externship participants.
Stipend
Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Details on stipend amounts and the program can be found here.