Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Living expense stipend

Job summary

Value Vet in Urbandale, Iowa offers veterinary externships for students to work closely with supervising veterinarians, gaining experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or performing surgical procedures, and medical management of patients.

Externs will practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be veterinary students currently enrolled in clinical portion of their education.
• Externships range from two to eight weeks depending on schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams under supervision.
• Assist with diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Learn treatment planning and medical management while communicating with clients and staff.

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.