Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expenses stipend

Job summary

Sulphur Animal Clinic in Sulphur, Louisiana, offers veterinary externships that emphasize hands-on learning. Students work with supervising veterinarians and learn to gather histories, perform exams, create treatment plans, and observe or assist in surgeries.

Externships last two to eight weeks, with stipends to cover travel and living costs. The program welcomes veterinary students at any class year and encourages participation in externships through the NVA, fostering a supportive learning

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create and discuss treatment plans with supervising veterinarians.
• Perform diagnostics, dentistry services, and assist or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage medical care and case progression with the team.
• Improve communication with staff and clients.

Job description

Sulphur Animal Clinic places a strong emphasis on interactive learning and encouraged hands-on experience. We provide a comfortable, family-like atmosphere for our team members to learn and grow. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of diagnostic tools including radiology, ultrasound, hematology, and cytology. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for all students.

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 Sulphur Animal Clinic 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.