Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Texarkana (TX); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary hospital is offering an internship for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. As an extern, you'll work closely with supervising veterinarians on patient care, diagnostics, and surgeries. This program provides an opportunity to enhance your clinical skills in a supportive setting. Internships range from two to eight weeks, with possible stipends available.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Supportive environment with supervising veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Patient management

Job description

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

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand daily operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. NVA hospitals are supportive environments committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Externs will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgeries, and managing patient care. This program also offers the chance to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and details.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services