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 externships at the Animal Hospital of Orange Grove. Students must be enrolled in a veterinary program and in the clinical portion of their education.
Qualifications
NVA hospitals share a supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and exceptional service environment.
Skills
Students should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a passion for animal health and welfare.
Benefits
Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules. Housing may be available in some instances. Veterinary students 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.
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