Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Town of Longwood (WI); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Hands-on clinical experience

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, through Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital in Wisconsin, offers an externship for veterinary students in their final clinical year. The program provides hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while allowing students to enhance their communication skills. Externships range from two to eight weeks, with potential travel/living stipends available. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in their final clinical year eligible for externship.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Opportunity to develop communication skills with medical staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising DVMs and gain practical experience.
• Create treatment plans and conduct diagnostics.
• Assist or perform surgical procedures and medical management.
• Assist with medical management and client communication.

Skills

Communication with team

Clinical history taking

Education

Veterinary student in final clinical year

Job description

At Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital, we focus on the highest quality of veterinary care for our patients. We offer Wellness Plans and state‑of‑the‑art medical technology that includes ultrasound, surgical CO2 laser, and therapeutic laser. We have the opportunity to diagnose and successfully treat some very challenging cases.

Students will work closely with the supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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 Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital are offered to veterinary students in their final clinical year.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Details about stipend amounts and the stipend program are available through the hospital.

National Veterinary Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.