Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Town of Southold (NY); On-site; USD 900 - 1,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

North Fork Animal Hospital in New York offers veterinary externships for 3rd and 4th year students. Externs work closely with the supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience in history taking, physical exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, surgical observation or participation, and medical management.

Externs will also develop communication skills with the medical team and clients. Travel/living stipends of $1,000 are provided to eligible students.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students (3rd/4th year) in a small animal practice.
• Opportunities to develop client communication and clinical observation skills.
• Exposure to exotics and aquatic animal care through the hospital's cases.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams under supervision.
• Assist or observe diagnostics, dentistry, and medical management.
• Create treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising veterinarian.
• Observe or participate in surgical procedures and post-operative care.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Job description

Hospital Name: North Fork Animal Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

North Fork Animal Hospital is a small animal practice that also sees many exotic pets. Dr. Pisciotta is also the veterinarian for the local aquarium, so we see penguins, otters, sea turtles, seals, South American porcupines, coatimundi and others.

Students will work closely with the supervising veterinarian 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. We offer externships to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.

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