Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Job summary

An established industry player invites veterinary students to join their externship program, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. This role involves working alongside experienced veterinarians, where externs will gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and assist in surgical procedures. Participants will enhance their communication skills while providing exceptional care to animals. With externships lasting from two to eight weeks, this is a fantastic chance for students to immerse themselves in the daily operations of a veterinary practice and develop their professional skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Develop communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Surgical Assistance

Education

Veterinary Medicine Student

Job description

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An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of a veterinary practice and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they share a common environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and dedicated to providing exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

The externship duration at Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic typically ranges 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 in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for more details on the stipend program.