Veterinary Extern - General Practice

About the role

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Students must be 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

• Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.
• Travel/living expense stipend available for eligible veterinary students.

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Benefits

• Travel/living expense stipend available for eligible veterinary students.

Stipend Program Details

To view list of stipend amounts, click HERE. For details on the stipend program, click HERE.