Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 5,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Raleigh is seeking a Veterinary Extern for an externship to gain hands-on experience in clinical practices. Duties include working closely with veterinarians, performing exams, and developing treatment plans. The externship lasts from two to eight weeks with a stipend for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures, and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Veterinarians to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice role at NVA General Practice. An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the 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, they share a common environment: supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and providing exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Program details

• 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.