Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Orange Grove offers a veterinary externship that gives students a close-up view of day-to-day practice in a supportive environment focused on excellent medicine.

Externs work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in taking histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting surgeries, while also practicing communication with the medical team, staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Externship focused veterinary experience at a hospital
• Opportunity to gain hands-on clinical skills
• Exposure to patient history, exams, and treatment planning

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams
• Participate in diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting surgeries
• Develop communication with medical team, staff, and clients

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Hospital of Orange Grove

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

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 externships at the Animal Hospital of Orange Grove . In some instances, housing may be available.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.