Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Naples (FL); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Naples, Florida is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Students will work alongside veterinarians to perform physical exams, assist in surgeries, and develop communication skills. The program lasts from two to eight weeks and provides a stipend for travel/living expenses. All students in the clinical phase of their education are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Hands-on clinical experience and ability to gather patient histories.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in performing physical exams and diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures under supervision.
• Practice communication skills with medical team 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. 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 Animalife Veterinary Center at Eagle Creek 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.

Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Veterinary Services