Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Barclay Hills Animal Clinic, an NVA hospital, offers veterinary externships providing students with day-to-day operations insight and hands-on clinical experience. Under supervision of Associate Veterinarians, externs learn patient histories, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or assistance, while developing communication with the medical team and clients.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with opportunities for travel/living

Qualifications

• Externship experience at a veterinary hospital is encouraged.
• Willingness to gain hands-on clinical exposure under supervision.
• Strong communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assist with diagnostics, treatment plans, dentistry, and surgeries.
• Communicate effectively with clients and veterinary staff.

Job description

Hospital Name: Barclay Hills Animal Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Employment Type: Externship

Description & Requirements

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 Barclay Hills Animal Clinic 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.