Vet Student Extern: Hands-On General Practice (Stipend)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Highway 92 Animal Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers veterinary externships in a full-service hospital with two doctors and four exam rooms. Externs work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

externships typically last two to eight weeks, with eligible clinical students invited to participate, and those in the clinical portion may receive a

Qualifications

• No formal prerequisites are stated in the description.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Perform or observe dental services.
• Assist or participate in surgical procedures.
• Develop communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.

Job description

Hospital Name: Highway 92 Animal Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Highway 92 Animal Hospital is a wonderful full-service hospital with two doctors, 4 exam rooms, and separate cat and dog entrances. Our hospital is a great environment for hands-on learning and growth. We have a hospital manager who is great medically and has many years of experience. We are looking forward to seeing you and being a part of your veterinary journey.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creation of treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.