Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Internship Overview

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to help gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage medical care for patients. In addition to practicing clinical skills, externs will practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at All Pets Medicine, Surgery & Rehabilitation Clinic range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for All Pets Medicine, Surgery, & Rehabilitation Clinic is $2,500.

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care for patients.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

All Pets Medicine, Surgery & Rehabilitation Clinic offers a  2,500 travel stipend for clinical year externships. Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage medical care. Interns will also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externships range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend, which is  2,500 for this clinic.