Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates as a Veterinary Extern for an enriching hands-on experience within a supportive hospital environment. You will work closely with experienced veterinarians, enhancing your clinical and communication skills while assisting in various tasks from diagnostics to surgical procedures. This externship program, lasting from two to eight weeks, is aimed at veterinary students in their clinical years seeking practical experience and valuable mentorship.

Benefits

Travel/living expense stipend

Hands-on clinical experience

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Students must be in their clinical year.
• Ability to perform physical exams and treatment plans is essential.
• Hands-on experience in diagnostics and surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a supervising veterinarian on patient care.
• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist or observe surgical procedures and medical management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Patient history gathering

Education

Currently enrolled in veterinary clinical program

Job description

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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.

Upon meeting our team and touring our spacious facility, you will understand why we have such a long-tenured and highly satisfied staff. Our workplace culture is one that took time and care to achieve, satisfying to deliver great care in an enjoyable environment. We take pride in the high level of medicine we provide, how we treat our clients, and how we treat each other. You spend much of your day at work, so it is important to laugh, collaborate with others, and be able to enjoy yourself even on busy days. Our team takes a collaborative approach with low drama and a dedication to excellence.

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. Externships at Alamo Animal Hospital are only offered to students who are in their clinincal year.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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