Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

Veterinary Extern - General Practice at NVA General Practice. This externship provides the opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. The environment is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Externs will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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. In addition to practicing clinical skills, externs will have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences at Randall Road Animal Hospital 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. Housing may be available in some instances.

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

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry services
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

• Current veterinary student in the clinical portion of their education
• Eligible for externship participation at NVA hospitals
• Housing may be available in some instances

• New ER Doctor (NERD) Program:
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