Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in South Carolina is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Interns will work under supervision, performing patient examinations and assisting in surgical procedures. This internship lasts from two to eight weeks, and eligible students may receive a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their clinical portion of education are eligible for the externship.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the supervising veterinarian.
• Perform patient histories and physical exams.
• Assist with the medical management of patients.
• Medical management of patients and client communication.

Education

Clinical year of veterinary school

Job description

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 veterinarian 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. Externships at Plantation Animal Hospital are designed for students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

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

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services