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
Veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
Benefits
Most externship experiences at Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.
Pay
NVA does not specify pay rates for externships.
Schedule
NVA does not specify the schedule for externships.
Skills
Students will gain practical experience in various aspects of veterinary medicine, including but not limited to:
- Understanding animal behavior and health
- Interacting with clients and other healthcare professionals
- Developing and implementing treatment plans
- Performing diagnostic tests and procedures
- Managing patient care
Benefits
Students will gain practical experience in various aspects of veterinary medicine, including but not limited to:
- Understanding animal behavior and health
- Interacting with clients and other healthcare professionals
- Developing and implementing treatment plans
- Performing diagnostic tests and procedures
- Managing patient care
Stipend
All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.