Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 5,580 - 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Job summary

Pet Vet Roanoke is a small practice offering veterinary externships to 3rd and 4th year students. Externs work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in history taking, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or assistance.

Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with stipends available for travel and living expenses. This is a practical, learning-focused opportunity to enhance clinical skills and communication within a

Qualifications

• Externship focuses on clinical experience under supervision.
• Opportunities to practice gathering histories, exams, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams under supervision.
• Develop treatment plans and participate in diagnostics.
• Observe, assist, or perform dental services and surgeries as appropriate.
• Contribute to medical management and client communication with the veterinary team.

Education

Third-year veterinary student

Fourth-year veterinary student

Job description

Pet Vet Roanoke is a small practice with a boutique feel. We practice small animal and exotic animal care.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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. Externships at Pet Vet Roanoke 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.