Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider is offering an externship opportunity for veterinary students in Chicago. The role provides hands-on clinical experience, working alongside qualified veterinarians, allowing students to enhance their skills in patient care and medical management in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Qualifications

• Students will gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.
• Externship ranges from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Physical exams

Patient management

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

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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 Old Town 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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