Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Group of Chesterfield, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers student externships to gain hands-on clinical experience in a real practice setting.

Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather histories, perform exams, and observe or assist with procedures. Programs range from two to eight weeks, with stipends available to help travel and living expenses for eligible veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.

Qualifications

• Vet students currently in clinical portion are eligible for externships.

Responsibilities

• Gaining experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans and performing diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries as observed or assisted.
• Medical management of patients and communication with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: Veterinary Group of Chesterfield

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 at Veterinary Group of Chesterfield 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. ClickHERE to view list of stipend amounts andHERE for details on the stipend program.