Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

Elmhurst Animal Care Center offers a veterinary externship designed to provide hands-on clinical exposure under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians. Students will gain experience gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, and observing or assisting surgeries, while also developing client communication skills.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. Housing may be available in some cases; veterinary students in clinical portions of study are

Qualifications

• Externship experience in veterinary practice
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams
• Observation/assistance or performance of surgical procedures
• Develop treatment plans and manage medical cases

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on clinical experience under supervision
• Practice communication with medical team, staff, and clients
• Assist with or perform dental and surgical procedures as needed

Job description

Hospital Name: Elmhurst Animal Care Center

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

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 Elmhurst 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. Housing may be available in some instances.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Elmhurst Animal Care Center is $1,500.