Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Additional $500 travel stipend

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is seeking veterinary extern students in their final clinical year to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Students will participate in taking histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and observe or assist in surgeries. Externships typically last two to eight weeks, with opportunities for clinical education and travel/living expense stipends; an additional $500 travel stipend is offered as noted in the

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students in their final clinical year.
• Ability to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and assist or perform procedures such as dentistry and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain clinical experience.
• Communicate with medical team and clients about cases.
• Assist with or observe procedures and medical management of patients.

Education

Final year of veterinary school

Job description

Hospital Name: Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Mt Pleasant Veterinary Clinic is a full-service Animal Hospital that has been here for over 25 years. We are proud to say that we are a Cat-Friendly Practice (CFP) and Dr. Boland in particular provides behavioral expertise and education for our feline and canine patients and clients. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of quality care and compassion in veterinary medicine for our patients. We strive to provide a welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees.

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic offers externships to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

*An additional $500 travel stipend is offered to the amount listed in the link for externships at this hospital.