Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Thornbury Veterinary Hospital; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 11,160 - 33,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a fantastic externship program for veterinary students at Thornbury Veterinary Hospital in the UK. This program provides hands-on clinical experience in a modern facility, allowing externs to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals.

Students will enhance their skills in patient management, treatment planning, and surgical assistance while practicing communication skills in a supportive environment. The externship lasts between two and eight weeks, welcoming all veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience with patients under supervision.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing examinations.
• Opportunity to observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient diagnostics.
• Practice communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical skill development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Job description

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.

Thornbury Veterinary Hospital offers an excellent externship program for veterinary students eager to gain practical experience in a modern, state‑of‑the‑art facility. Located in the heart of beautiful Thornbury, Ontario, the hospital provides a full range of veterinary services, including general practice, advanced orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and more. Externs will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed team of friendly, highly trained professionals, including experienced veterinarians and dedicated veterinary technicians. This program is ideal for students looking to enhance their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. For more information please visit our website at https://www.thornburyvet.com/

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical examinations, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in 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. Stipend amounts described on our website.

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