Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic in Arizona is offering a Veterinary Externship designed to give students hands-on experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. You will participate in gathering histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks and may include a travel/living expense stipend to assist with placement; all veterinary students, regardless of year, are encouraged to apply.

Job description

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

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 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 veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in theclinical portionof their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.