Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 3,300 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Animal Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), offers veterinary externships in New Hampshire. Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery, while developing communication skills with the medical team, clients, and staff.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with stipends available to veterinary students in the clinical portion of

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create and discuss treatment plans with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform diagnostics, dentistry services, and assist or perform surgical procedures as needed.
• Manage medical care of patients and communicate with staff and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: Crossroads Animal Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

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 at Crossroads Animal Hospital 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. 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. ClickHERE to view list of stipend amounts andHERE for details on the stipend program.