Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,500

Job summary

Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic is offering a veterinary externship designed to give students hands-on exposure to day-to-day clinic operations and clinical decision-making. You will work closely with supervising DVMs in a collaborative setting in Poulsbo, WA, with a focus on mentorship and skill development.

Externs range from two to eight weeks, with a travel/living stipend of $1,500. Students will gain experience in history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and

Qualifications

• DVM students eligible to participate in externships.
• Mentorship by experienced DVMs.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry services.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Manage medical care and communicate with the team and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic

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.

At Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic , we have a collaborative doctor team and an experienced DVM mentor. Veterinary students who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to apply as we are located in an area that is great for hiking, kayaking, and exploring.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs 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 DVM 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. The stipend amount for Poulsbo Marina Veterinary Clinic is $1,500.