Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Metairie is offering a Veterinary Extern position for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students to gain clinical experience. This externship focuses on patient care, diagnostics, and communication skills within a supportive team. Students will receive a stipend for travel and living expenses during their training period.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education (3rd or 4th year).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn patient histories and physical exams.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

Currently enrolled veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education (3rd or 4th year)

Job description

Overview

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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.

Seniority level, Employment type, and Job function details appear separately below and describe the program framework.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program details

• Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules.
• Externships at Metairie Small Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education (3rd or 4th year).