Vet Extern: Hands-On Clinical Experience + Stipend

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Little Rock, AR, offers veterinary externships through the NVA network, giving students a guided look at daily practice operations and hands-on clinical opportunities.

Externs work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries, while also building communication skills with the team and clients.

Qualifications

• Gaining patient histories, performing physical exams, and helping create treatment plans.
• Assisting with diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or participating in surgeries.
• Developing communication skills with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Observe and assist or perform clinical procedures as part of externship.
• Learn day-to-day operations of a veterinary practice and patient care.

Skills

Patient history

Physical exams

Treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Medical management

Communication

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Little Rock, AR, offers veterinary externships through the NVA network, giving students a guided look at daily practice operations and hands-on clinical opportunities.

Externs work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries, while also building communication skills with the team and clients.