Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Hingham, Massachusetts offers veterinary externships for students to gain hands-on clinical experience. At Old Derby Animal Hospital, students will work alongside Associate Veterinarians, learning to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and assist in surgical procedures.

The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks. Eligible veterinary students will also receive a stipend to cover travel and living expenses during their clinical training.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the medical team and clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and manage patients medically.
• Practice clinical and communication skills during hospital operations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

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.

At Old Derby Animal Hospital, 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 at Old Derby Animal Hospital 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.