Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,500 travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Port Angeles is offering a unique externship experience for clinical year veterinary students. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on clinical experience, working closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.

Students will engage in various tasks including gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. A travel/living expense stipend of $1,500 is available for participants, making this an ideal opportunity for aspiring veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Strong communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience with veterinary procedures.
• Work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Participate in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.

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, creating 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 Angeles Clinic for Animals are designed for clinical year 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. The stipend amount for Angeles Clinic for Animals is $1,500.