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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the 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

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend
• Stipend amount: $1,500

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience
• Supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service environment
• Variety of cases including wellness, injury/sick visits, spays, neuters, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and dentals
• Busy schedule with a large number and variety of cases

Pay

• Stipend amount: $1,500

Schedule

• Externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules