Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 3,300 - 6,700; Full time

Job summary

May Veterinary Northridge seeks veterinary externs to gain hands-on clinical experience by working alongside supervising Associate Veterinarians. You will learn to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, help create treatment plans, run diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage medical cases.

Most externships at May Veterinary Northridge range from two to eight weeks, accommodating student schedules.

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 May Veterinary Northridge 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.