Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Hands-on clinical training

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Jefferson City, TN is offering an internship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. You'll work closely with veterinarians in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in diagnostics and surgical procedures. Eligible students can receive travel and living stipends, enhancing this valuable learning experience.

Qualifications

• Open to veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• All class years are eligible to participate in NVA externships.
• Travel/living expense stipends are available; see stipend program details for amounts.
• Video from a recent extern describing their experience is available.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams and contribute to treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics and surgical procedures.
• Engage in the medical management of patients.
• Practice communication with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Diagnostic assistance

Surgical procedures support

Communication skills

Education

Clinical education in veterinary studies

Job description

Overview

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all share an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Most externship experiences at Lakeway 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. Details on the stipend program and amounts are available on request.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories
• Perform physical exams and contribute to creation of treatment plans
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry services, and observational or hands-on surgical procedures
• Engage in medical management of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility & Benefits

• Open to veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education
• All class years are eligible to participate in NVA externships
• Travel/living expense stipends are available; see stipend program details for amounts
• Video from a recent extern describing their experience is available

Job Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Veterinary Services