Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Extern – General Practice (NVA General Practice)

Ferry Farm Animal Clinic is not your average general practice as we see more difficult second opinions and emergencies. We do a lot of soft tissue surgery and c-sections. Our team provides a lot of mentoring and consults with each other on cases. This would be a great environment for a student to thrive in with their early career.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. In addition to practicing their clinical skills, student externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Ferry Farm are offered to 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.  to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Develop treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with team, support staff, and clients

• 4th year veterinary student in the clinical portion of education
• Available for a 2–8 week externship
• Eligible for the travel/living expense stipend program