Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Thornton, Colorado, offers an externship experience for veterinary students to understand the daily operations of a practice. Students will work closely with Associate Veterinarians, gaining hands-on experience in gathering patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, and surgical procedures.

The externship typically lasts from two to eight weeks and includes a stipend of $1,000 to assist with travel or living expenses. This opportunity is designed specifically for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students must be in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures.

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 range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. Externships at Huron Animal Hospital are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount for Huron Animal Hospital is $1,000.