Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Clocktower Animal Hospital in Virginia seeks veterinary extern students to gain hands-on clinical experience across exams, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures under supervision.

Two-to-eight week externships with a travel/living stipend; all veterinary students are encouraged to participate regardless of class year.

Qualifications

• Externship at an NVA hospital to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Work with supervising Associate Veterinarians on exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
• Travel/living expense stipend may be available for veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories, perform examinations, and assist in creating treatment plans.
• Observe/assist or perform dental procedures and surgical procedures when available.

Job description

Hospital Name: Clocktower Animal Hospital

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 NVA externships.

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