Vet Student Extern: Hands-on Small Animal Medicine, NOLA

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Metairie Small Animal Hospital in Metairie, LA, is offering veterinary externships for third- and fourth-year students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a busy small animal practice. Participants will work closely with veterinarians to develop skills in history taking, diagnostics, and clinical decision-making while observing and assisting in surgeries and dentistry.

As part of the NVA network, externs experience a collaborative culture with mentorship and opportunities to interact with

Qualifications

• Third- and fourth-year veterinary students are eligible for externship.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical examinations.
• Developing diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Participating in diagnostic procedures and case management.
• Gaining experience in dentistry services.
• Observing, assisting with, and when appropriate, performing surgical procedures.
• Managing medical cases alongside experienced veterinarians.
• Enhancing communication with clients, veterinarians, and support staff.

Education

Third- and fourth-year veterinary students

Job description

Metairie Small Animal Hospital in Metairie, LA, is offering veterinary externships for third- and fourth-year students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a busy small animal practice. Participants will work closely with veterinarians to develop skills in history taking, diagnostics, and clinical decision-making while observing and assisting in surgeries and dentistry.

As part of the NVA network, externs experience a collaborative culture with mentorship and opportunities to interact with