Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Peotone (IL); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Peotone is seeking a Veterinary Extern to gain hands-on clinical experience. This internship role supports veterinary students as they learn day-to-day operations, practice clinical skills, and enhance communication with the medical team and clients. Eligible students will receive a stipend of $1,000. The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Current veterinary student in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and observe or assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Overview

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An externship experience at Peotone Animal 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.

Responsibilities

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 or 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.

Program details

Most externship experiences at Peotone 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.

Stipend: Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Peotone Animal Hospital is $1,000.

Eligibility

All veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible to participate in NVA externships.

Job details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Veterinary Services