Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Redding, CA is offering an externship for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students. The program provides hands-on experience in clinical skills, mentorship from veterinarians, and exposure to a diverse caseload. Students will work closely with veterinary professionals to develop skills in patient management, diagnostics, and treatment planning. This externship includes a stipend for travel and living expenses, allowing students to enjoy California's outdoor recreation while furthering their education.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.
• Willingness to learn diagnostics, dentistry, and basic surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform diagnostics.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient history

Physical examinations

Diagnostics

Dentistry

Surgical assistance

Medical management

Communication

Education

3rd and 4th-year veterinary students

Job description

Westside Pet Hospital is a two-DVM small animal practice that combines high-quality medicine with a supportive, close-knit culture. We’re passionate about dentistry and provide care for a range of species, including exotics like reptiles, birds, and small mammals. We offer great mentorship and have high caseload diversity, including urgent and orthopedic care. Located in beautiful Redding, CA, our fast-paced clinic offers not only a great work environment but also access to some of California’s best outdoor recreation—from hiking and mountain biking to kayaking and waterfalls.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, performing 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 are offered to 3rd and 4th-year veterinary 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.