Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative veterinary practice in Orlando offers a unique externship for veterinary students. This role provides hands-on clinical experience, working closely with experienced veterinarians in a supportive environment. Students will engage in various tasks, from gathering patient histories to assisting in surgeries, all while enhancing their communication skills with the medical team and clients. With a commitment to excellent animal care, this externship is an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow in the veterinary field. Join a close-knit team dedicated to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Benefits

$2,000 Stipend

Hands-on Experience

Mentorship from Veterinarians

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Veterinary students gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Work closely with veterinarians on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist in surgical procedures and create treatment plans.

Skills

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exams

Treatment Planning

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical Procedures

Patient Care Management

Communication Skills

Education

Veterinary Medicine Student

Job description

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• $2,000 Stipend at Animal Hospital at Vista Lakes in Orlando, FL

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although each NVA hospital is unique, they share common qualities: a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Our hospital has a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. We have an experienced managing DVM who handles cases within our capabilities. If we can help the pet, we will bring them in! We invite you to extern with us.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE for stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services

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