Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend program

Living expense stipend

Job summary

An animal healthcare provider in Fredericksburg is seeking a Veterinary Extern to gain practical experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. This position is designed for 4th year veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Candidates will have mentoring opportunities while working closely with the veterinary team, enhancing both clinical and communication skills. Externships last from two to eight weeks depending on schedules and include potential stipends for travel/living expenses.

Qualifications

• Must be a 4th year veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
• Available for a 2–8 week externship.
• Eligible for travel/living expense stipend program.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Gathering patient histories

Performing physical exams

Developing treatment plans

Conducting diagnostics

Providing dentistry services

Assisting in surgical procedures

Communication skills

Team/client communication

Education

4th year veterinary student in clinical education

Job description

Veterinary Extern – General Practice (NVA General Practice)

Ferry Farm Animal Clinic is not your average general practice as we see more difficult second opinions and emergencies. We do a lot of soft tissue surgery and c-sections. Our team provides a lot of mentoring and consults with each other on cases. This would be a great environment for a student to thrive in with their early career.

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 Ferry Farm are offered to 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 list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Develop treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with team, support staff, and clients

Qualifications

• 4th year veterinary student in the clinical portion of education
• Available for a 2–8 week externship
• Eligible for the travel/living expense stipend program