Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Owensboro is offering an externship for veterinary students. This role provides hands-on clinical experience where students will work closely with veterinarians on patient management and treatment plans. Open to all class years, this is an opportunity to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. The externship ranges from two to eight weeks and may include a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are required.
• Open to all class years.
• Interest in general practice and hands-on clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostics as appropriate.
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Medical management of patients and coordination of care.
• Enhance communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Overview

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital gives students the opportunity to understand day-to-day practice operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. Our hospitals share a commitment to excellent medicine, supportive environments, and exceptional service to animals and their guardians.

Veterinary externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry services, observing/assisting or performing surgical procedures, and the medical management of patients. Externs will also practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Most externship experiences 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 at Kentuckiana Animal Clinic. Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click to view the stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostics as appropriate
• Provide dentistry services and observe/assist or perform surgical procedures
• Medical management of patients and coordination of care
• Enhance communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education
• Open to all class years
• Interest in general practice and hands-on clinical experience

Job Details

• Industry: Veterinary Services
• Job function: Education and Training
• Employment type: Internship

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