Vet Student Externship: General Practice with Stipend

NVA General Practice; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Alaska is offering externship opportunities for final year veterinary students. This experience will provide valuable hands-on clinical practice, working closely with a veterinarian in tasks like patient history gathering and physical exams. Students interested in practicing in Alaska after graduation are preferred. Externships typically last from two to eight weeks, with a limit on available slots, making this a unique chance to enhance your veterinary skills.

Qualifications

• Students must be in their final year of veterinary education for eligibility.
• A veterinary student permit is required to begin the externship.
• Interest in practicing in Alaska post-graduation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising veterinarian to gain practical experience.
• Perform physical exams and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exam performance

Communication skills

Education

Final year veterinary education

Job description

A veterinary practice in Alaska is offering externship opportunities for final year veterinary students. This experience will provide valuable hands-on clinical practice, working closely with a veterinarian in tasks like patient history gathering and physical exams. Students interested in practicing in Alaska after graduation are preferred. Externships typically last from two to eight weeks, with a limit on available slots, making this a unique chance to enhance your veterinary skills.