Veterinary Extern - General Practice

About the role

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will provide veterinary students with the opportunity to understand daily operations and gain hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering 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

• Currently enrolled as a veterinary student
• Must be in the clinical portion of their education
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain practical experience in veterinary medicine
• Supportive and committed environment
• Exceptional service to animals and their owners

Pay

NVA does not specify pay for externships.

Schedule

• Externship durations vary from 2 to 8 weeks

Benefits

• Travel/living expense stipend available for eligible students

Contact

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