Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and living expense stipend

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Moorpark, California, is offering an externship for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. This unique opportunity allows students to work closely with experienced Associate Veterinarians and gain hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and actively participating in various veterinary procedures. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, and eligible students may receive a travel and living expense stipend up to $1,000.

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th year veterinary students are eligible for the externship.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories.
• Performing physical exams.
• Creating treatment plans.
• Diagnostics.
• Providing dentistry services.
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients.
• Practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Externship 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
• Creating treatment plans
• Diagnostics
• Providing dentistry services
• Observing, assisting, or performing surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients
• Practicing communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Duration and Eligibility

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. This externship is designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Travel and Living Stipend

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel and living expense stipend. The stipend program amounts are available on the hospital website. The stipend amount for Arroyo Vista Veterinary Hospital is $1,000.