Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a Veterinary Externship that provides hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This opportunity allows veterinary students to work closely with experienced veterinarians while gaining valuable skills in patient care, diagnostics, and communication. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, with potential stipends available.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Experience in clinical phase of education valued.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical diagnostics

Surgical assistance

Education

Veterinary student (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Extern - General Practice at National Veterinary Associates

Job Description

An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the opportunity to understand daily operations and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. All NVA hospitals share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Students can gain experience at Eagle Animal Hospital's locations in Riverside, Liberty, and Tiffany Springs. 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students are encouraged to apply. Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click here for stipend details.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship

Job Function and Industry

• Education and Training
• Veterinary Services