Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 5,600 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Kokomo, Indiana is offering an externship for veterinary students. Interns will gain hands-on clinical experience, including patient care, examinations, and surgical support. Eligible students may also receive a stipend to cover travel and living expenses. This opportunity is perfect for students in the clinical portion of their education, promoting skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year eligible.
• Must be participating in the clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

An externship experience at an NVA hospital gives students the unique opportunity to understand day‑to‑day operations and gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. All NVA hospitals share a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Eligibility

All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living‑expense stipend.

Stipend

Eligible students may receive a stipend to cover travel and living expenses. (Details available on the NVA website.)

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services