Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Value Vet is offering a veterinary externship for students to gain hands-on experience under a supervising veterinarian. The program focuses on gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting in surgical procedures.

Externships typically run from two to eight weeks. Travel and living expense stipends are available; details on the stipend program are provided through linked resources.

Qualifications

• Externship for veterinary students.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories under supervision.
• Perform physical exams and assist in creating treatment plans.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry, surgical procedures, and medical management.
• Improve communication with medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Value Vet provides quality medicine to dogs & cats at fair prices with walk-in convenience, no appointments necessary! Our beautiful facility is 5 years old with 8 exam rooms and all modern equipment. Our first concern is for the well-being of the pet and everything we do centers around that. We help clients care for their pet as best as possible, in a way that works for them, and they can afford.

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. 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.