Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

A reputable veterinary practice in Bend, Oregon, is offering externships for veterinary students to gain clinical experience. Externs will engage in patient management, assist in surgeries, and work closely with veterinarians. This opportunity allows veterinary students to enhance their skills in a supportive environment. Eligible students will also receive a stipend for travel and living expenses during their externship.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical education are eligible for the externship.
• Hands-on clinical experience and patient management skills are required.
• Externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.
• Travel/living expense stipend is available for veterinary students in the clinical portion.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a supervising veterinarian.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.

Job description

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.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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 at Brookswood Animal Clinic range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.