Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Gig Harbor is seeking a Veterinary Extern to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. The externship offers students the chance to work closely with veterinarians, perform various tasks including examinations and treatment planning, and improve communication skills. Eligible students may receive a stipend of $1,500 for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Interest in holistic medicine and acupuncture.
• Openness to holistic medicine and acupuncture where offered.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry services
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Skills

Gather patient histories

Perform physical exams

Create treatment plans

Diagnostics

Observe/assist surgical procedures

Communication with team and clients

Education

Veterinary student (clinical portion)

Coursework in veterinary medicine

Job description

Overview

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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 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 PetZen Animal Wellness from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) interested in holistic medicine and acupuncture are encouraged to apply.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for PetZen Animal Wellness is $1,500.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Dentistry services
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Program Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Veterinary Services