Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 5,580 - 11,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering an externship at Midland Animal Clinic in Texas, providing students with hands-on clinical experience. Interns will gather patient histories, conduct exams, create treatment plans, and more. The externship lasts between 2 to 8 weeks, with opportunities for a travel/living expense stipend. This is a valuable opportunity for veterinary students at the clinical portion of their education to observe and assist in various veterinary operations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care of patients.
• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with medical team, support staff, and clients

Internship Details

Most externship experiences at Midland Animal Clinic range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.