Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates invites students to apply for a Veterinary Externship in General Practice. This opportunity offers valuable hands-on clinical experience and the chance to work directly with veterinarians in a supportive environment. Externships typically last between 2 to 8 weeks, providing practical exposure to everyday operations in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience working closely with veterinarians.
• Assist in surgical procedures and medical management of patients.
• Practice clinical and communication skills.

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

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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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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