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. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

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 communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.
• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Benefits

• Externship experiences at Sachem Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Pay

NVA does not specify pay for externships.

Schedule

NVA does not specify the schedule for externships.

Skills

Students will develop skills in:

• Gathering patient histories
• Performing physical exams
• Creating treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry services
• Observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Benefits

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

Stipend Program Details

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