Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers a veterinary externship at Andover Animal Hospital in New Jersey. Students work with supervising DVMs to gain hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. Emphasis on communication with staff and clients to support patient care.

Externships range from two to eight weeks. DVM students in clinical portions are welcome, with travel/living stipends for eligible participants.

Qualifications

• DVM student enrolled in clinical portion of education.
• Ability to gather histories, perform exams, and participate in treatment planning.
• Willingness to observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and engage in medical management.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and gather patient histories.
• Assist or perform clinical procedures under supervision.
• Support creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Communicate with the medical team and clients regarding care.

Skills

Patient history collection

Physical examinations

Treatment planning

Diagnostics

Surgical observation/assistance

Medical management

Communication with team/clients

Education

DVM student

Tools

Dentistry services

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 DVMs 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. All DVM students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

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