Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Hattiesburg offers a Veterinary Externship for students. Participants will work alongside experienced veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in patient care and clinical responsibilities. The externship lasts between two to eight weeks and eligible students may receive a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students from any class year are encouraged to apply.
• Eligible for a travel/living expense stipend if in clinical education portion.
• Enrolled veterinary student with interest in general practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans, assist in diagnostics, and practice surgical procedures.
• Develop communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical exams

Communication skills

Observation of surgery

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Overview

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About the externship

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, externs will have the opportunity to practice their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.

Eligibility and Stipend

All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in externships at Animal Medical Center of Hattiesburg. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Details on stipend amounts are provided by the stipend program.