Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Job summary

Sumner Veterinary Hospital offers a veterinary externship designed for students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to learn patient histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation/participation.

Externships typically range from two to eight weeks. Travel and living expense stipends are offered, with a stipend amount of $1,500 designated for Sumner Veterinary Hospital.

Qualifications

• Externship students are expected to participate actively in clinical activities under supervision.
• Strong communication with medical team, staff, and clients is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and order/interpret diagnostics.
• Assist or perform dental and surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Manage medical care and support patient management under supervision.

Job description

Hospital Name: Sumner Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Employment Type: Externship

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 at Sumner Veterinary 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.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. ClickHERE to view list of stipend amounts andHERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount forSumner Veterinary Hospital is $1,500.