Vet Extern: General Practice Externship with $1,500 Stipend

National Veterinary Associates; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,500

Job summary

NVA Riverview Animal Hospital in Durango, CO offers veterinary externships for DVM students to observe day-to-day operations and gain hands-on clinical experience under supervising veterinarians.

Externs work on gathering histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, while developing client communication skills. Travel/living stipends of $1,500 are available.

Qualifications

• DVM student eligibility regardless of class year.
• Externship provides hands-on clinical experience.
• Opportunity to practice clinical documentation and history taking.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and participate in diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgeries.
• Manage medical care and patient progress under supervision.
• Develop communication with medical team, clients, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Clinical history taking

Education

DVM student

Job description

NVA Riverview Animal Hospital in Durango, CO offers veterinary externships for DVM students to observe day-to-day operations and gain hands-on clinical experience under supervising veterinarians.

Externs work on gathering histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, while developing client communication skills. Travel/living stipends of $1,500 are available.