Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 11,160 - 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend available

Job summary

NVA General Practice offers a Veterinary Externship where veterinary students can gain practical experience in a supportive environment. You'll work closely with Associate Veterinarians to enhance your clinical skills, including patient evaluation and surgical assistance, during a flexible 2 to 8-week externship.

Qualifications

• Must be a current veterinary student.
• Experience with clinical education is preferable.
• Able to work under supervision during externship duration.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and manage medical cases.
• Assist in surgical procedures and develop communication skills.

Skills

Patient History Gathering

Physical Exams

Communication Skills

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital offers students the opportunity to understand daily operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each NVA hospital is unique but shares a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Externs will also develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Animal Medical Center Tuscaloosa range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

Senior Level

• Internship

Employment Type

• Internship

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industry

• Veterinary Services