Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Central Animal Hospital - 4th Street in Saint Petersburg, FL welcomes veterinary externs to learn day-to-day practice under supervision. Externs will gain hands-on experience in gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and assisting or performing procedures.

You will also practice communication with the medical team, clients, and staff. Externships typically run two to eight weeks, with opportunities for all veterinary students to participate.

Qualifications

• Externship eligibility requires veterinary student status and clinical portion participation.
• Willingness to gain hands-on experience under supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create and review treatment plans and assist with diagnostics.
• Support dentistry, observe or assist surgical procedures, and manage cases.

Job description

Hospital Name: Central Animal Hospital - 4th Street

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.

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. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.