Veterinary Extern: Hands-On General Practice & Mentorship

Here is a testimonial from a recent student extern:

“The externship at North Country Veterinary Services was exceptional and I learned so much as a 4th year veterinary student during the 8 weeks I was there. The externship offered me an opportunity to learn new skills and each veterinarian taught me skills that I am currently using in my fourth-year rotations. The environment at North Country Veterinary Services is welcoming and fosters dialogue which is paramount for learning and communication.

This placement was unique since I was allowed to follow different veterinarians daily and I was allowed to act independently such as conducting physical exams, making diagnoses (under veterinarian supervision), monitoring anesthesia during surgeries, and participating in spay and neuter surgeries as the primary surgeon. Additionally, I received important insight into veterinary hospital management, hospital-related finances, and the role of a veterinary manager as well.

The North Country Veterinary Services provided an extraordinary experience, especially since I had limited experience in a private practice. I received exceptional mentorship from every veterinarian.

The Small Animal services allowed me to gain experience with managing clinical cases, participating in anesthesia & surgery, completing medical records, and I was able to work with the veterinarians to diagnose and create a treatment plan.

The Large Animal services was a great experience since I was able learn more about rural practices and the importance of client communication. In addition, I was able to participate in dairy herd checks, treat lameness, give IM injections, collect blood from horses, and perform several equine physical exams.

I believe my time at the North Country Veterinary Services was an exceptional experience, especially for me and the mentorship provided by all the veterinarians gave me confidence and contributed to my knowledge in veterinary medicine."

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All 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.  for details on the stipend program.

The stipend amount for North Country Veterinary Services – Oswego is $1,000.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose:
Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission:
Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values:
Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA:
Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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