Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 16,740 - 33,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for veterinary students: $1,500

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital on the Olympic Peninsula is seeking Veterinary Externs for a hands-on internship experience. Externs will work closely with veterinarians to enhance their practical skills in a supportive environment, while also developing essential communication and software competencies. This internship offers unique opportunities to work with wildlife cases and provides a stipend for veterinary students during their clinical education.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education.
• Ability to develop communication skills with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in patient histories, physical exams, and treatment plans.
• Gain experience in diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary student

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice role at NVA General Practice.

Greywolf Veterinary Hospital is a full-service hospital for companion and exotic animals. Located on the Olympic peninsula, 15 minutes from Puget Sound, it offers natural beauty and a pet-focused community.

We are a multi-DVM practice with specialties in dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, and digital radiology. We focus on work-life balance and practicing gold-standard medicine in an uplifting environment.

Externs will work closely with veterinarians to gain experience in patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, surgical procedures, and medical management. Unique opportunities include cases for USFWS and NOAA. Externs will also develop communication skills with team members and clients, and receive training on veterinary software and pharmacy management.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education may receive a $1,500 stipend. For details, see the stipend program information.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Veterinary Services