Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary association as a Veterinary Extern in General Practice. This externship at a well-known animal hospital offers a unique hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to work under expert guidance, gain vital skills in patient care, and earn a stipend for expenses.

Benefits

Stipend for travel/living expenses

Qualifications

• Must be a veterinary student in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in surgical procedures.
• Practice communication skills with clients and the medical team.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary students in clinical education

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.

Students will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians at South Shore Animal 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. Click HERE for details on the stipend program. The stipend amount for South Shore Animal Hospital is $500.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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