Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers an externship for veterinary students at East Suburban Animal Clinic located in Northwood, Iowa. This externship allows students to gain practical experience in patient care, including histories, exams, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures. Opportunities for developing communication skills with the medical team and clients are included. The externships last between two to eight weeks and provide a stipend for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Job description

Employer

East Suburban Animal Clinic is a 5+ doctor small animal practice that emphasizes supportive care and shared learning. The clinic focuses on dentistry, ultrasound, and nutrition.

Externship Overview

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical examinations, creating treatment plans, conducting diagnostics, providing dentistry services, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing the medical care of patients. They will also have the opportunity to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules, and are available to students in their final clinical year of veterinary school.

Eligibility & Stipend

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

EEO Statement

National Veterinary Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.