Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 16,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend of $1,500

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Roselle, Illinois, is offering an externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience with various veterinary practices, including dentistry and diagnostics. Students will work closely with experienced veterinarians and have the opportunity to practice clinical and communication skills. The externship duration ranges from two to eight weeks, and a stipend of $1,500 is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of education.
• Hands-on experience with dentistry and veterinary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Help in creating treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Observe and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

Lake Street Animal Hospital will give externs hands-on experience with all levels of dentistry. We have 3 full-time DVM's with over 30 years combined GP experience. Lake Street has been AAHA accredited for over 15 years. We offer in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and laser therapy. We have highly skilled CVT's and technicians that have been with the hospital for over 10 years.

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. 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. The stipend amount for Lake Street Animal Hospital is $1,500.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training
• Veterinary Services