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 cases
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Requirements

Externships are available for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Qualifications

Students must be enrolled in a veterinary school and in the clinical portion of their education.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology

Benefits

• Opportunity to practice clinical skills
• Opportunity to observe and assist in various procedures
• Experience with on-site shelter animals
• Participation in client medical and surgical cases
• Access to advanced orthopedic procedures

Pay

The practice stresses high quality medicine and surgery in full service, state of the art facility.

Schedule

• Schedules are flexible

Benefits

• Travel/living expense stipend available for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education

Contact

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