Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary care center in Hanover Park is offering an externship for veterinary students, providing a unique opportunity to learn about the operations of veterinary practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing examinations, and assisting in surgeries. Students may receive a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create and follow treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics and dental services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to learn the day‑to‑day operations of veterinary practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Every NVA hospital shares a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create and follow treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics and dental services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Communicate effectively with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Logistics

Externship experiences at Hanover Park Animal Care Center typically last between two and eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to apply.

Stipend & Travel Expenses

Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and learn more about the stipend program by following the provided links.