Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

South Suburban Animal Hospital in Ohio offers a Veterinary Externship through the NVA network, providing hands-on clinical experience under supervision. Students will participate in taking histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and may observe or assist surgeries, with emphasis on communication with the medical team and clients.

Externships range two to eight weeks; travel/living stipends may be available for those in clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Gathering patient histories and performing physical exams; creating treatment plans; conducting diagnostics and dentistry; observing or assisting and performing surgical procedures; medical management of patients; developing communication with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

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 veterinarian 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 South Suburban 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.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.