Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

East End Veterinary Medical Centre, a growing multi-doctor small animal practice in Pittsburgh, offers veterinary externships for 4th year students. The program includes hands-on experience in histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, surgeries five days a week, and urgent care.

Externs work closely with the supervising veterinarian and gain skills in communication with the team and clients.

Qualifications

• Externship suitable for 4th year veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and participate in diagnostics and dentistry services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures and contribute to medical management of patients.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: East End Veterinary Medical Centre

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

East End Veterinary Medical Centre is a growing multi-doctor, small animal practice located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. We have a veterinary acupuncturist who works out of our clinic once a week. We do a large number of dental procedures. We perform surgeries 5 days a week and offer same-day urgent care appointments.

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at East End Veterinary Medical Centre are offered to 4th year veterinary students only.

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