Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 8,900 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Associates in Tulsa, OK offers externship opportunities for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Students work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or performing surgeries.

Participants may receive a travel/living expense stipend; stipends vary by hospital schedules and program details.

Qualifications

• Gaining experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Developing treatment plans and diagnostic skills under supervision.
• Observing or performing dental and surgical procedures with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on experience with supervised patient histories, exams, and treatment planning.
• Assisting or performing procedures and dentistry under supervision.
• Communicating with the medical team, staff, and clients about cases.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Education

Vet student in clinical portion

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 at Veterinary Associates range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.