Vet Extern: Hands-On Clinical Experience + Travel Stipend

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living stipend

Job summary

Strawbridge Animal Care offers veterinary externships linked to NVA hospitals, giving students hands-on clinical experience under supervision. Externs gain exposure to histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation, while developing communication with the team and clients.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks with encouragement for all veterinary students to participate; travel/living stipends are available, with an additional $500

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary student; all year levels encouraged to participate.
• Externships at NVA hospitals provide hands-on clinical experience and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order/interpret diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical cases and monitor patient progress.
• Develop communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient history

Physical exams

Treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgery assistance

Medical management

Job description

Strawbridge Animal Care offers veterinary externships linked to NVA hospitals, giving students hands-on clinical experience under supervision. Externs gain exposure to histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation, while developing communication with the team and clients.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks with encouragement for all veterinary students to participate; travel/living stipends are available, with an additional $500