Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 15,233 - 18,246; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of $1,500

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Yakima, Washington, is offering a Veterinary Externship to help students gain practical clinical experience. Externs will work alongside experienced veterinarians, enhancing skills in patient care and communication. This opportunity includes a stipend of $1,500 depending on eligibility. Ideal for students in the clinical phase of their education, the externship lasts between two to eight weeks.

Qualifications

• Students in the clinical phase of their education encouraged to apply.
• Ability to gather patient histories, perform physical exams, and create treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervising DVMs to gain clinical experience.
• Support the medical team and enhance communication skills.
• Manage medical cases and assist in surgical procedures.

Job description

Join to apply for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice role at NVA General Practice.

This externship provides students with a unique opportunity to understand the daily operations of an NVA hospital and gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. While each hospital is unique, all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Externs will work closely with supervising DVMs to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, assisting or performing surgical procedures, and managing medical cases. Additionally, externs will enhance their communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on the student and hospital schedules. All DVM students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical phase of their education may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. For details on stipend amounts and eligibility, please refer to the provided links. At Tieton Drive Animal Clinic, the stipend is $1,500.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Veterinary Services