Veterinary Extern - General Practice & Dentistry

NVA General Practice

Weston (FL)

On-site

USD 5,580 - 16,740

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel/living expense stipend

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a Veterinary Externship in General Practice & Dentistry at Hometown Animal Hospital/All Pets Dental. This internship provides veterinary students with a chance to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced veterinarians, and develop essential clinical and communication skills. The externship duration is flexible, ranging from two to eight weeks, and may offer stipends for living expenses.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a veterinary program.
Hands-on experience desired.
Willingness to learn in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Work under supervising Associate Veterinarians.
Gain experience in patient histories, physical exams, and treatment plans.
Develop communication skills with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary student in clinical phase

Job description

Veterinary Extern - General Practice & Dentistry

Join to apply for the Veterinary Extern - General Practice & Dentistry role at National Veterinary Associates.

An externship at an NVA hospital offers students the chance to understand daily operations and gain hands-on clinical experience. Each hospital provides a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Hometown Animal Hospital/All Pets Dental is a hybrid facility offering dental specialty, general practice care, and holistic integrative medicine.

Externs will work with supervising Associate Veterinarians, gaining experience in patient histories, physical exams, treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, surgical procedures, and medical management. They will also develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations range from two to eight weeks, tailored to student and hospital schedules. These experiences are designed for clinical-year students. Veterinary students in the clinical phase may be eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View stipend amounts and stipend program details.

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