Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,925 - 34,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Job summary

NVA General Practice offers a Veterinary Externship, providing veterinary students a unique chance to engage in daily operations and gain clinic experience. Interns will work with Associate Veterinarians on patient exams, treatment planning, and more, fostering essential practical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Open to all veterinary students, regardless of class year.
• Clinical phase students eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Assist and observe veterinarians during patient exams and treatments.
• Gain hands-on experience in medical management and surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount at Southwest Veterinary Hospital is $1,500. For more details, click here.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services