Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Tilton (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Danville Small Animal Clinic, part of National Veterinary Associates, offers a veterinary externship for DVM students to learn day-to-day operations and gain hands-on clinical experience under supervision.

Externs work closely with supervising DVMs to practice histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and occasional surgeries while developing communication with the medical team, staff, and clients. A travel/living stipend is provided, totaling $500 for the program.

Qualifications

• DVM student currently in the clinical portion of education.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient histories and performs physical exams under supervision.
• Assists in creation of treatment plans and diagnostics.
• Performs or observes dental services and surgical procedures as assigned.
• Manages medical care under guidance and communicates with clients and staff.

Education

DVM student (clinical portion)

Job description

Hospital Name: Danville Small Animal Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

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 DVMs 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. All DVM students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

DVM students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. The stipend amount at Danville Small Animal Clinic is $500.