Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Springfield, Illinois is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students. The externship provides valuable hands-on clinical experience, where students will work closely with supervising veterinarians. Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. Students will also receive a travel/living expense stipend of $1,500. This experience is designed to enhance clinical skills and professional communication with staff and clients.

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical phase of education.
• Ability to work in a team with veterinarians and support staff is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with both medical and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Associate Veterinarians in daily clinical operations.
• Perform physical exams and gather patient histories.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Client communication

Patient history gathering

Physical exams

Surgical procedures assistance

Education

Veterinary student in clinical education

Tools

Avimark management software

Ultrasound

Job description

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 at White Oaks West Animal Hospital 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.

About The Hospital

• Three exam rooms, two treatment rooms, and a surgical suite
• 20 computer stations including one in each exam room
• Digital dental x‑rays and a dental suite
• Wet table and new surgery table
• Ultrasound
• Endoscope
• Class 4 therapeutic laser
• Mobile isoflurane anesthesia machines
• Full Idexx Suite, Idexx referral lab, and Idexx DR Digital x‑ray system
• Services include nutritional counseling, wellness exams, dental care, spay and neuters, and much more
• Avimark management software

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 for White Oaks West Animal Hospital is $1,500.