Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Flagler Beach (FL); On-site; USD 6,700 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Beach area nearby

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Flagler Beach offers an externship designed for veterinary students seeking clinical experience. This externship provides opportunities to work closely with Associate Veterinarians, where externs will gather patient histories, perform exams, and assist in surgical procedures.

The position allows students to practice communication skills in a supportive environment, with full lab access and high trained technicians available. Flexible scheduling enhances the externship experience, making it ideal for clinical year students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical team and clients.
• Opportunity to develop communication with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Job description

Overview

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.

Experience

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.

Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Flagler Animal Hospital are designed for clinical year students.

Offer & Location

We offer flexible scheduling, full lab, high trained technicians, and are a short drive to beach.

Eligibility & Stipend

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.