Clinical Veterinary Externship — General Practice (Stipend)

National Veterinary Associates; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living expense stipend

Job summary

Lakeway Animal Hospital in Tennessee offers veterinary externships designed for students in the clinical portion of their education. Participants work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Veterinary students in clinical education are eligible, and a travel/living expense stipend may be

Qualifications

• Externship provides hands-on clinical exposure under supervision.
• Opportunity to practice patient histories, exams, and treatment planning.
• Experience with diagnostics and dental services.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and medical management.
• Develop communication with medical team, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order diagnostics as needed.
• Assist or perform dental procedures.
• Observe or assist in surgeries and broader medical care.
• Communicate with clients and team about patient care.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical examinations

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical observation/assistance

Medical management

Communication with team/clients

Education

Veterinary student currently enrolled

Job description

Lakeway Animal Hospital in Tennessee offers veterinary externships designed for students in the clinical portion of their education. Participants work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Veterinary students in clinical education are eligible, and a travel/living expense stipend may be