Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 1,350 - 1,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend of $1,500

Job summary

NVA General Practice is offering a Clinical Year Externship for veterinary students in Dallas, Texas. This program provides students the opportunity to work closely with skilled Associate Veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in clinical practices.

Students will engage in a variety of tasks including patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, and more. The externship duration varies from two to eight weeks, with all veterinary students encouraged to apply. A travel stipend is included to assist with living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students eligible for externship.
• Strong desire to learn and gain clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team.

Job description

Animal Clinic of Farmers Branch – Clinical Year Externship

We offer a $1,500 travel stipend for clinical year veterinary students.

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students a unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to:

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

The externship typically lasts two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.