Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Wantagh (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Animal Hospital, A PetOne Veterinary Hospital is offering veterinary externship opportunities in Wantagh, NY. This externship provides hands-on clinical experience under supervision, including histories, exams, treatment planning, diagnostics, dentistry, and observing or assisting surgeries.

Externals will gain communication skills with the medical team, staff, and clients. Most externships range from two to eight weeks, and a travel/living expense stipend of $500 is available to

Qualifications

• Externship at an NVA hospital provides hands-on clinical experience.
• Supervision by Associate Veterinarians during the externship.
• Open to all veterinary students regardless of class year.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Assist with treatment plans, diagnostics, and dentistry.
• Observe or assist surgical procedures and manage medical care.

Job description

Hospital Name: South Shore Animal Hospital, A PetOne Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

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 at South Shore Animal Hospital, A PetOne Veterinary Hospital 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. The stipend amount for South Shore Animal Hospital, A PetOne Veterinary Hospital,is $500.