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

• 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 veterinary students
• Open to students of all class years
• Preference given to those in the clinical portion of their education
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend

Benefits

• Opportunity to observe and assist in various veterinary practices
• Enhance clinical and communication skills
• Gain insight into daily operations of an NVA hospital

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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

Benefits

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

Contact

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