Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 2,300 - 2,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 travel stipend

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Stevens Point offers an externship designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students. Participants will gain hands-on experience in patient care, including gathering histories, performing exams, and assisting in surgeries.

The externship ranges from two to eight weeks and includes a $2,500 travel stipend for clinical rotations. Students will also enhance their communication skills with veterinary teams and clients during this valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Students must be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Enrolled in 3rd or 4th year veterinary studies.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and manage patient care.
• Manage medical care and patient progress.
• Communicate with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Education

Veterinary students in clinical portion of education

Job description

Point Area Veterinary Clinic offers a $2,500 travel stipend for clinical year externship rotations.

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 Point Area Veterinary Clinic are designed for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.