Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 450 - 550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Hands-on clinical experience

Job summary

Join NVA General Practice in Pennsylvania for a unique externship opportunity designed for veterinary students in their clinical education. You'll work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in patient care, conduct physical exams, and assist in surgical procedures.

This externship lasts from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. A travel stipend of $500 is available to support you during this experience. Gain valuable skills in a supportive environment dedicated to excellent medicine.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for the clinical year of veterinary education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and provide diagnostics.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

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 Dover Area Animal Hospital range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Dover Area Animal Hospital are designed for clinical year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE* to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

• An additional $500 travel stipend is offered to the amount listed in the link for externships at this hospital.