Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

NVA General Practice is offering a Veterinary Extern position, providing a unique chance for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, participating in various aspects of patient care over periods of two to eight weeks, with potential stipends for expenses.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical phase of their veterinary education.
• Familiarity with animal care and medicine is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and create treatment plans.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication

Patient Management

Clinical Examination

Surgical Assistance

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice role at NVA General Practice.

This externship provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of an NVA hospital and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and medical management. Externs will also have opportunities to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate at Lafayette Veterinary Care Center.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for program details.

Position Details

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