Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 5,600 - 10,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Oklahoma City is offering an internship as a Veterinary Extern. This role provides veterinary students an opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience, work alongside a supervising veterinarian, and engage in community outreach. Responsibilities include patient history collection, performing exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. Eligible candidates may receive a travel and living stipend. Length of externship ranges from two to eight weeks.

Qualifications

Must have a background in veterinary studies and be eligible during clinical education.
Ability to work closely with a supervising veterinarian and medical team.
Practicing communication with clients and staff is crucial.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the supervising veterinarian to learn practice operations.
Perform physical exams, dental services, and assist in surgeries.
Participate in community outreach and educational activities.
Developing communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Patient history gathering

Performing physical exams

Creating treatment plans

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary students in clinical portion of education

Job description

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the opportunity to understand day-to-day operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment, commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities include working closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. externs will also practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

We are involved with community outreach and education. 35% reproduction, TCI, cryogenics, progesterone timing in-house, artificial inseminations, c-sections.

Most externship experiences at Woodlake 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. See stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

Seniority level