Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will work alongside experienced veterinarians on patient management, clinical skills, and communication. This externship provides insight into day-to-day operations and fosters development in a real-world setting. Eligible students can receive a travel/living expense stipend during their externship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a veterinary program and in the clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience in animal care under supervision.
• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians on patient management.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Externship Overview

At All Creatures Animal Clinic, we love mentoring students and are grateful to be a popular destination for externships.

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 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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.