Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 5,600 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a small animal practice. Students will work closely with experienced veterinarians and participate in diagnostics, treatment plans, and surgical procedures.

This externship typically lasts between two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. Eligible students may also receive a travel/living expense stipend. All veterinary students are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students with clinical education experience.
• Ability to perform physical exams and gather patient histories.
• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures.
• Participate in diagnostics and treatment planning.

Skills

History taking

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical observation

Education

Veterinary student (clinical portion)

Job description

Main Street Animal Hospital is a 4-doctor small animal practice in adorable Doylestown Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. We see a typical caseload but have wonderful clients who are willing to pursue diagnostics allowing a sense of fulfillment when working up medical cases.

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.