Veterinary Extern - Emergency & General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

I-20 Animal Medical Center in Arlington, TX offers veterinary externships for DVM students. The program includes a travel stipend and hands-on exposure across ER, GP, and dental care, with supervision from associate veterinarians.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, focusing on patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and potential surgical observation or participation. Students will also practice communication with the medical team and clients.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students (DVM)
• Experience in clinical settings is a plus
• Willingness to learn and communicate with team

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans and assist with diagnostics and dentistry
• Observe/assist or participate in surgical procedures and medical management

Job description

Hospital Name: I-20 Animal Medical Center

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

I-20 Animal Medical Center offers up to a $2500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

24/365 days a year -ER/GP/Dental- This is a great opportunity to learn many aspects of small animal medicine with a terrific group of professionals!

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians 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 DVM students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships at I-20 Animal Medical Center .

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.