Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice

Fernandina Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 8,928 - 26,784

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend available

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Fernandina Beach offers an externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students focusing on hands-on experience. Interns will work closely with veterinarians, gaining skills in patient care, diagnostics, and communication, as well as eligible for a travel/living stipend. The externship promotes a family-oriented environment while enhancing clinical competencies.

Qualifications

Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.
Opportunity to practice clinical and communication skills.
Externships typically last 2 to 8 weeks.

Responsibilities

Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain experience.
Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Diagnostics

Dentistry services

Surgical procedures

Medical management

Communication skills

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

Job description

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At Fernandina Beach Animal Clinic, we believe in doing the ordinary extraordinarily well. Our well-equipped facility offers digital general and dental radiology, class IV therapeutic laser therapy, diagnostic ultrasound, complete in-house laboratory services, surgical and dental suites, and integrated electronic medical records. We boast many resources, the most valuable being our knowledgeable and tenured support staff. We foster a family-oriented environment and promote the wellness of our veterinarians.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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. Externships at Fernandina Beach Animal Clinic are available for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view a list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

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