Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Minnesota; On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,000

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Minnesota offers an externship for veterinary students, providing hands-on experience in clinical operations. Students will collaborate with Associate Veterinarians on patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Additionally, a travel/living stipend of $1,000 is available for participants. This opportunity allows students to enhance both their clinical and communication skills within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising veterinarians on patient histories and exams.
• Assist with diagnostics, treatment plans, and surgical procedures.
• Enhance communication skills with team and clients.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Details

Most externship experiences at Nicollet Veterinary Clinic 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.

Eligibility & Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Nicollet Veterinary Clinic is $1,000.