Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Hands-on externship

Job summary

Animal Medical Center of Merced offers a veterinary externship designed for 3rd and 4th year students. Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and both surgical observation/participation.

A travel/living stipend of $1,500 is provided to eligible veterinary students. Externships range from two to eight weeks and are designed to support students while learning in a

Qualifications

• Externship experience in a veterinary practice.
• Gaining experience in patient histories, exams, plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery.
• Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Stipend of $1,500 for travel/living provided.

Responsibilities

• Glean patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop treatment plans and order diagnostics.
• Assist or observe surgical procedures.
• Provide dental services and medical management.
• Communicate with the medical team and clients about care.

Skills

Patient history

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Medical management

Communication

Education

Vet student (3rd/4th year)

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Medical Center of Merced

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Employment Type: Externship

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 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. Externships at Animal Medical Center of Merced are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount forAnimal Medical Center of Merced is $1,500.

Hospital Overview

Staffing

• 4 Doctor team
• 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio with experienced RVTs

Equipment & Technology

• In-house diagnostics and imaging interpretation
• Updated exam rooms and new equipment

Clinic Culture

• Well-knit, collaborative team with long-tenured staff (some 10-20+ years)
• A culture built around support, learning, and doing right by both clients and teammates
• Merced Animal Medical Center is a well-supported GP clinic with surgery, urgent care, and emergency services, serving a diverse and loyal community.
• Experience small-town charm with big opportunities in Merced, a growing community at the gateway to Yosemite.