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 veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.
• Practice clinical skills.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
• The stipend amount for Southview Animal Hospital is $500.

Benefits

• Mentorship – A large management team to provide support to team leaders and support staff.
• Collaboration – Join a diverse team of 15 veterinarians with a broad range of interests, opportunity to work with board-certified surgeons and cardiologist, and a dedicated advanced diagnostic department.
• Strong Support Staff – Abundance of Certified and Experienced Veterinary Technicians Leadership team members on all shifts Empowered Leadership Team – Leadership Team that encourages new ideas and feedback, daily team huddles, monthly team meetings, and continuing education highly encouraged Hospital management that are active in the daily practice operations.
• Opportunities to Learn and Grow – Scrub in with our Board-Certified Surgeon weekly and Cardiologist on-site monthly Emergency and urgent care, state of the art facility and equipment Diagnostics Include: full in-house lab suite, C.T., multiple ultrasound machines, therapeutics, surgical laser, full dental and surgical suites equipped with 60-inch monitor for viewing of radiographs during procedures, physical therapy equipment and supplies, endoscope with retrieval tools for a less invasive approach to foreign body retrieval, laser therapy and more. 24 Hour In-house hospitalization with around the clock care.