Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Midland offers an externship program for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in clinical operations. Under the supervision of experienced veterinarians, externs will perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and manage patient care. The program ranges from two to eight weeks with compensation that may include a stipend for living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to participate.
• Must be in clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and manage patient medical care.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe or assist in surgeries.
• Manage patient medical care.

Job description

An externship experience at an NVA Hospital will give veterinary students a unique opportunity to understand day‑to‑day operations and gain hands‑on clinical experience. The program emphasizes a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and outstanding animal and client service.

Program Overview

Students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgeries, and manage patient medical care.

Length and Eligibility

Externships at Midland Animal Clinic range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education may receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Location & Compensation

Location: Saginaw, MI. Salary: $102,000 – $170,000.