Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

Eastside Pet Clinic in Idaho Falls offers a clinical externship designed for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. You will work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, run diagnostics, observe or assist surgeries, and manage patient care.

Externships typically last two to eight weeks, with a travel/living expense stipend available.

Qualifications

• Externship for clinical year veterinary students.
• Willing to participate in a range of clinical activities.
• Must be enrolled in a veterinary program.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order diagnostics.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and dentistry.
• Manage medical care and patient progress.
• Communicate with medical team, clients, and staff.

Skills

Patient history

Physical exam

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgery assistance

Medical management

Communication

Education

Clinical year 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.

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. Externships at Eastside Pet Clinic are designed for clinical year students.

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