Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 14,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living stipend

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Wellness Center, an NVA hospital, offers a Veterinary Externship designed to expose students to daily practice operations and hands-on clinical experience under supervision.

Externs will gain skills in taking histories, performing exams, formulating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting surgeries, and communicating with staff and clients; stipends may be provided for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled veterinary student participating in externship program.
• Enrolled in an accredited veterinary curriculum with ability to participate in externships.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans and participate in diagnostics and dentistry.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team, staff and clients.

Skills

Clinical exposure

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Vet student status

Job description

Hospital Name: Portland Veterinary Wellness Center

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 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 at Portland Veterinary Wellness Center 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.