Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice

Bloomington (IL)

On-site

USD 1,000 - 2,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Bloomington, Illinois is offering an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. The externship allows students to work alongside veterinarians in gathering patient histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. Stipends of up to $1,000 are available to eligible students. This role is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their communication and clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
Ability to communicate effectively with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

Assist and perform physical exams and gather patient histories.
Create treatment plans and diagnostics under veterinarian supervision.
Observe or assist in surgical procedures and medical management of patients.

Job description

Overview

The Veterinary Extern - General Practice externship at NVA General Practice offers students the opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, they share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

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 or 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 Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center 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. Stipends are available; the Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center stipend is $1,000.

Seniority level