Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 11,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice is offering an externship experience for veterinary students in Muskegon, Michigan. Students will work alongside Associate Veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in patient care, clinical tasks, and communication with the medical team and clients. The externship can last from two to eight weeks and is open to all veterinary students currently in their clinical education. Participants may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students are required to be in the clinical portion of their education.
• Hands-on experience with gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain experience in various clinical tasks.
• Practice communication with medical team and clients.
• Support medical management and client communication.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

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. 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.

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.

Most externship experiences at Glenpark Animal Hospital 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.

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.