Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice

Farmington (NM)

On-site

USD 22,320 - 33,480

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship atmosphere

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Farmington, NM, is offering an internship for veterinary students. This externship provides hands-on experience in patient management, diagnostics, and surgery under the guidance of experienced veterinarians. Students will develop their clinical and communication skills in a supportive team environment focused on comprehensive veterinary care.

Qualifications

Students in the clinical portion of their education.
Ability to work with a diverse set of animals including exotics.
Eager to learn and develop clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
Perform patient histories, exams, and diagnostics.
Assist or perform surgical procedures and management of patients.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

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We are a busy, small animal clinic in Farmington, New Mexico with 3 veterinarians on staff with the capacity for 2 or 3 more. Besides dogs and cats, we also see exotics, reptiles, and birds. We pride ourselves on excellent veterinary care and relationships with our clients. We strive to educate our clients and believe a proactive preventive approach is best for our patient's health. Our team is compassionate, personable, dedicated, and works well together. Our doctors strive to find answers and do what is best for the patient. We encourage an atmosphere of mentorship and teamwork where practitioner growth is at the forefront.

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 range at Valley Veterinary Clinic Pet Lodge & Salon, Inc. from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships are available to veterinary students of all class years.

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.

Seniority level