Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,700; Full time

Job summary

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers a Veterinary Externship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. You will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn how to gather histories, perform exams, and assist in or perform procedures while communicating with clients.

Externships typically run 2–8 weeks and are designed for 3rd and 4th year students. A travel/living stipend of $1,500 is available.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students in the clinical portion.
• Opportunity to work with supervising Associate Veterinarians and gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and perform/assist in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgeries.
• Contribute to medical management and client communication.

Job description

Hospital Name: Sandwich Veterinary Hospital

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 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. 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 Sandwich Veterinary Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year 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. The stipend amount forSandwich Veterinary Hospital is $1,500.