Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Overview

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.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians at Animal Medical Care Center 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 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. 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.
* to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

An additional $500 travel stipend is offered to the amount listed in the link for externships at this hospital.

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Engage in medical management of patients and communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Internship
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Veterinary Services