Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Animal Medical Center Tuscaloosa in Alabama offers a Veterinary Externship where students work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience in gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and even surgery under supervision.

Externs will also have opportunities to practice communication with the medical team, staff, and clients, and to participate in clinical activities ranging from two to eight weeks depending

Qualifications

• Externs participate in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams under supervision.
• Assist or perform dental, radiology, or surgical procedures with supervision.
• Develop communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Create treatment plans, perform diagnostics, and manage patient care.
• Observe or assist in surgical procedures and dentistry services.
• Enhance communication with clients and teammates about patient care.

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Medical Center (Tuscaloosa, AL)

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 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 Animal Medical Center Tuscalosa 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.