Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel/living expenses of $1,000

Job summary

NVA General Practice is offering an externship experience at their Liverpool Village Animal Hospital. This opportunity allows veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment while working alongside Associate Veterinarians.

Students will engage in tasks such as gathering patient histories, performing exams, assisting in surgeries, and developing treatment plans. Eligible students can also receive a stipend of $1,000 for travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students enrolled in the clinical portion of their education are eligible.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Good communication skills with medical team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Perform diagnostics and assist in surgical procedures.
• Create treatment plans and manage patient medical care.

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 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 for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for Liverpool Village Animal Hospital is $1,000.