Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Weathersfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 4,500 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Weathersfield Township is offering a Veterinary Student Externship designed for 4th-year veterinary students. Interns will work closely with veterinarians to gain hands-on experience in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. This externship provides a unique opportunity to enhance clinical and communication skills in a collaborative environment. A travel/living expense stipend is available for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Veterinary student in the clinical portion of education.
• Strong communication skills with team and clients.
• Ability to gather patient histories and perform exams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians.
• Gain experience in diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Observe/assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Clinical histories

Physical exams

Treatment planning

Case discussions

Education

Fourth-year veterinary student

Job description

Veterinary Student Externship – Niles Veterinary Clinic

Niles Veterinary Clinic is a modern, AAHA accredited, four-veterinarian practice that provides high quality full-service care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and client service. We believe that education of our doctors, staff, and clients is the key to creating individualized veterinary healthcare for our patients. We are a close group; we work hard together and have fun together. We offer staff engagement activities and all of the doctors are very close in collaboration and helping each other as cases arise.

Students who are looking to become veterinarians and are in school will work closely with the supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating 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 Niles Veterinary Clinic are designed for 4th year veterinary students.

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

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training