Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Clinical externship experience

Job summary

The Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers veterinary externships for clinical year students with supervision from Associate Veterinarians. externs gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

Externs will also practice communication with the medical team, staff, and clients in a supportive, growth-minded environment that values compassionate animal care.

Qualifications

• Externship experience at an NVA hospital with a focus on hands-on clinical practice.
• Gain experience gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, and observing or assisting surgical procedures.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist and observe clinical exams, histories, and treatment planning.
• Participate in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures as directed by supervisors.
• Communicate with clients and team to support patient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dental procedures

Surgical observation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch offers a $1,500 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships

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, creating 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.

Our employees are always passionate about working with animals and clients to provide exceptional and compassionate care. Every day we build long-lasting relationships with our patients and clients by offering outstanding care. We enjoy educating our clients during wellness visits, dental health visits, general surgery visits, and comprehensive visits. We have a positive work environment with open and honest communication. We encourage our employees to have a positive work-life balance and to give compassion and dedication to all our patients and clients.

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 at theAnimal Clinic of Farmers Branch 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.