Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 9,100 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced PetCare of Oakland is offering a Veterinary Externship that gives students hands-on exposure to day-to-day veterinary practice under supervision. You will learn patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and involvement in surgical procedures.

Externs will also develop communication skills with the medical team and clients. Externships typically range from two to eight weeks, with a travel/living stipend available; see the stipend program for details.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in veterinary school; clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist with diagnostics.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and dentistry.
• Support medical management and client communication.

Education

Enrollment in veterinary school

Job description

Hospital Name: Advanced PetCare of Oakland

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give veterinary 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 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. 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.