Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 850 - 1,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,000

Living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary hospital is offering an internship for 4th year veterinary students, providing hands-on experience in various clinical skills, including patient management and surgical procedures. Interns will receive a stipend of $1,000 to assist with travel and living expenses during the externship. This position aims to enhance both clinical and communication skills, working closely with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students eligible for externships must be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Willingness to collaborate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.

Job description

Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital has 4 fantastic doctors with varying degrees of tenure who all LOVE teaching. We also have 2 RVT's and a 3rd in progress.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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. We offer externships to 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital is $1,000.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training
• Veterinary Services