Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 13,392 - 26,784; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Lenoir is seeking 3rd and 4th-year students for a Veterinary Externship. This opportunity provides invaluable hands-on experience in a supportive environment focused on animal care. Externs will engage with supervising veterinarians, assisting in various clinical tasks and developing essential communication skills, contributing greatly to their professional education.

Qualifications

• Must be a 3rd or 4th year veterinary student.
• Able to work closely with supervising veterinarians.
• Interest in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive veterinary environment.
• Assist in diagnostics, surgery, and patient care.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

3rd and 4th year veterinary students

Job description

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share common features: 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, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. This externship at Lenoir Veterinary Hospital is designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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

Position Details

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

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