Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 5,580 - 13,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Portland offers a Veterinary Extern internship, focusing on high-quality patient care. Students will gain hands-on experience working closely with veterinarians, gaining insights into diagnostics, treatment, and client communication. This 2 to 8-week internship enhances clinical skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to perform physical exams and assist in surgeries.
• Experience with diagnostics and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree in Clinical Education

Job description

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Our mission at Back Cove Animal Hospital is to provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and patient care. We have a strong team of doctors and technicians who are always excited to share their skills and expertise with others. We are a friendly, outgoing staff that is welcoming to students. We always have a full schedule of routine and non-routine appointments along with a sterile surgical suite and dental suite that are used daily. We have a boarded veterinarian in small animal medicine who comes to the hospital once a week to perform ultrasounds and echocardiograms for our patients. We also have a boarded surgeon who performs orthopedic and complex soft tissue procedures.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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. 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 the list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services