Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Animal Hospital in Arizona offers veterinary externship experiences to help students understand day-to-day operations and gain hands-on clinical exposure.

Externs work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in histories, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting with surgeries, along with client communication.

Qualifications

• Externship program for veterinary students at Apollo Animal Hospital.
• Gathers patient histories, performs exams, creates treatment plans, and assists in surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Observe or assist surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Develop communication with medical team and clients.

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 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 at Apollo Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. AllVeterinarystudents (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinarystudents who are in theclinical portionof their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.