Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $1,500 for travel/living expenses

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Geneva, Illinois, offers externship experiences for veterinary students. Students will gain hands-on clinical experience, working closely with supervising veterinarians on tasks such as gathering patient histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, and assisting in surgical procedures. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and includes a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses. All students in the clinical portion of their studies are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Must be ready to work closely with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage medical cases.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

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 veterinarian 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 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.

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. The stipend amount for Valley Animal Hospital is $1,500.