Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 20,311 - 24,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Texas is offering an externship opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs will work closely with veterinarians, engage in various clinical tasks, and practice their communication skills with both the medical team and clients. The program duration ranges from two to eight weeks and includes a travel stipend for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students in clinical education.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Experience in creating treatment plans and managing patients.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising veterinarians on clinical cases.
• Practice communication with medical team and clients.
• Assist in surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Job description

The Animal Hospital of Waco offers up to a $2000 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships.

The Animal Hospital of Waco is a three-doctor small animal practice that has proudly served the pets of Waco for over 60 years. Our clinic provides the ability to work with a diverse range of cases, including wellness visits, sick pets, and surgical procedures. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team that values collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing growth and development. Additionally, we are conveniently located just half a block from Magnolia Table!

We are a 4,000 square foot facility with 6 exam rooms. We are equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), warming unit, in-house laboratory, Idexx referral lab, surgery suite with 2 heated surgical tables, anesthetic monitors, IV pumps, and a dental unit with drill.

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.

Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Internship
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Veterinary Services