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
• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Perform diagnostics
• Provide dental services
• Assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Qualifications

• Students in their final clinical year of veterinary school
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience
• Supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service environment

Pay

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Schedule

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Stipend

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.