Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for travel and living expenses

Job summary

West Salem Veterinary Clinic is offering a veterinary externship designed for clinical-year students. The program provides hands-on experience under the supervision of Associate Veterinarians, covering patient histories, exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical observation or participation.

Externships range from two to eight weeks, and eligible students may receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Qualifications

• Externship eligibility for veterinary students in clinical year.
• Hands-on exposure to exam, treatment planning and diagnostics.
• Opportunity to practice communication with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and discuss options with supervising veterinarians.
• Assist or perform dentistry, surgeries, and medical management as allowed.
• Observe and assist with procedures and client communication.

Education

Vet student in clinical year

Tools

Basic clinical instruments

Job description

Hospital Name: West Salem Veterinary Clinic

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 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 West Salem Veterinary Clinic are designed for clinical year 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.