Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 6,700 - 8,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living stipend

Job summary

Animal Medical Clinic of Wheaton offers veterinary externships where students gain hands-on experience in patient histories, physical exams, treatment planning, Diagnostics, dentistry, and surgical procedures under supervision. Externs will interact with the medical team and clients, developing communication and clinical skills.

Programs typically range two to eight weeks, with a travel/living expense stipend available.

Qualifications

• Vet students in clinical portion are eligible to participate.
• Gain experience in gathering histories, performing exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, surgeries, and medical management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarian to gain hands-on experience across clinical tasks.
• Observe/assist or perform surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient History

Communication

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Medical Clinic of Wheaton

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 veterinarian 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.